Natabara Samantaray

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Natabara Samantaray
OccupationWriter, Critics
Language Odia
NationalityIndian
Notable works

Natabara Samantaray [1] was an Odia writer and literary critic. [2] Some of his known literary historical works are Odia Sahityara Itihasa (1803-1920) , [3] [4] Adhunika Odia Sahityara Bhittibhumi and Vyasakabi Fakirmohan . [5] His critical review included works of many noted Odia authors like Fakir Mohan Senapati and Radhanath Ray. [6] His historical research includes all of the major Odia writings published during 1803 until 1920 which accentuate the British Raj and its impact in coastal Odisha, [7] and a critical analysis of the modern Odia literature. [8]

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References

  1. Natabara Samantaraya (2017). Natabara Samantaray: A Reader. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN   9788126053407.
  2. 1 2 Amaresh Datta (1987). Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: A-Devo. Sahitya Akademi. pp. 305–. ISBN   978-81-260-1803-1.
  3. 1 2 Dola Gobinda Panda (1980). Political philosophy of Pandit Gopabandhu Das. Santosh Publications.
  4. 1 2 Gopinath Mahanty (1978). Radhanath Ray. Sahitya Akademi.
  5. Sisir Kumar Das (1991). History of Indian Literature: 1911-1956, struggle for freedom : triumph and tragedy. Sahitya Akademi. pp. 529–. ISBN   978-81-7201-798-9.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 J. K. Samal; Pradip Kumar Nayak (1 January 1996). Makers of Modern Orissa: Contributions of Some Leading Personalities of Orissa in the 2nd Half of the 19th Century. Abhinav Publications. pp. 96–. ISBN   978-81-7017-322-9.
  7. 1 2 Satya P. Mohanty (29 March 2011). Colonialism, Modernity, and Literature: A View from India. Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 218–. ISBN   978-0-230-11834-8.
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