Manipuri Literature Optional

PAPER 1 :

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Section A

Language:

1. General characteristics of Manipuri Language and history of its development; its importance and status among the Tibeto-Burman Languages of North-East India; recent development in the study of Manipuri Language; evolution and study of old Manipuri script.
2. Significant features of Manipuri Language:
   1. Phonology: Phoneme-vowels, consonants juncture, tone, consonant cluster and its occurrence, syllable-its structure, pattern and types.
   2. Morphology: Word-class, root and its types; affix and its types; grammatical categories-gender, number, person, case, tense and aspects, process of compounding (samas and sandhi).
   3. Syntax: Word order; types of sentences, phrase and clause structures.

Section B

1. Literary History of Manipuri :
   1. Early period (up to 17th Century)–Social and cultural background; Themes, diction and style of the works.
   2. Medieval period (18th and 19th Century)-Social, religious and political background; Themes, diction and style of the works.
   3. Modern period-Growth of major literary forms; change of Themes, diction and style.
2. Manipuri Folk Literature: Legend, Folktale, Folksong, Ballad, Proverb and Riddle.
3. Aspects of Manipuri Culture:
   1. Pre-Hindu Manipuri Faith; Advent of Hinduism and the process of syncreticism;
   2. Performing arts-Lai Haraoba, Maha Ras;
   3. Indegenous games-Sagol Kangjei, Khong Kangjei, Kang.

PAPER 2 :

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This paper will require first hand reading of the texts prescribed and will be designed to test a candidate’s critical ability to assess them. 

Section A: Old and Medieval Manipuri Literature:

(a) Old Manipuri Literature:

1. O. Bhogeswar Singh (Ed.): Numit Kappa
2. M. Gourachandra Singh (Ed.): Thawanthaba Hiran
3. N. Khelchandra Singh (Ed.): Naothingkhong  Phambal Kaba
4. M. Chandra Singh (Ed.): Panthoibi Khongul

(b) Medieval Manipuri Literature:

1. M. Chandra Singh (Ed.): Samsok Ngamba
2. R.K. Snahal Singh (Ed.): Ramayana Adi Kanda
3. N. Khelchandra Singh (Ed.): Dhananjoy Laibu Ningba
4. O. Bhogeswar Singh (Ed.): Chandrakirti Jila Changba

Section B: Modern Manipuri Literature:

A. Poetry and Epic:

1. Poetry:

1. Manipuri Sheireng (Pub) Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, 1998 (Ed.)

Kh. Chaoba Singh: Pi Thadoi, Lamgi CheklaAmada, Loktak 

Dr. L. Kamal Singh: Nirjanata, Nirab Rajani 

A. Minaketan Singh: Kamalda, Nonggumlalkkhoda. 

L. Samarendra Singh: Ingagi Nong, Mamang Leikai Thambal Satle E. Nilakanta Singh: Manipur, Lamangnaba 

Shri Biren:  Tangkhul Hui 

Th. Ibopishak:  Anouba Thunglaba Jiba. 

2. Kanchi Sheireng. (Pub) Manipur University 1998 (Ed.)

Dr. L. Kamal Singh: Biswa-Prem

Shri Biren: Chaphadraba Luigi Yen 

Th. Ibopishak: Norok Patal Prithivi 

2. Epic :

1. A. Dorendrajit Singh: Kansa Bodha
2. H. Anganghal Singh: Khamba-Thoibi Sheireng(San-Senba, Lei Langba,Shamu Khonggi Bichar)

3. Drama:

1. S. Lalit Singh: Areppa Marup
2. G.C. Tongbra: Matric Pass
3. A. Samarendra: Judge Saheb ki Imung

B. Novel, Short‐story and Prose:

1. Novel:

1. Dr. L. Kamal Singh: Madhabi
2. H. Anganghal Singh: Jahera
3. H. Guno Singh: Laman
4. Pacha Meetei: Imphal Amasung, MagiIshing, Nungsitki Phibam

2. Short‐story:

1. Kanchi Wari Macha (Pub) Manipur University 1997(Ed.)

R.K. Shitaljit Singh: Kamala Kamala

M.K. Binodini: Eigi Thahoudraba HeitupLalu

Kh. Prakash: Wanom Shareng 

2. Parishadki Khangatlaba Warimacha (Pub) Manipuri Sahitya Parishad 1994 (Ed.)

S. Nilbir Shastri: Loukhatpa

R.K. Elangba: Karinunggi 

3. Anouba Manipuri Warimacha (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1992 (Ed.)

N. Kunjamohon Singh: Ijat Tanba E. Dinamani: Nongthak Khongnang 

3. Prose:

1. Warenggi Saklon [Due Part] (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1992 (Ed.)

Kh. Chaoba Singh: Khamba-Thoibigi WariAmasung Mahakavya  

2. Kanchi Wareng (Pub)  Manipur University, 1998 (Ed.)

B. Manisana Shastri : Phajaba

Ch. Manihar Singh: Lai-Haraoba 

3. Apunba Wareng (Pub)  Manipur University, 1986 (Ed.)

Ch. Pishak Singh: Samaj Amasung Sanskriti 

M.K. Binodini: Thoibidu Warouhouida 

Eric Newton: Kalagi Mahousa (translated by I.R. Babu) 

4. Manipuri Wareng (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1999 (Ed.)

S. Krishnamohan Singh: Lan