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Adhunika Odia Sahityara Bikashdhara” by Santosh Tripathy is a book focused on the developmental history and evolution of modern Odia literature. It serves as an essay and criticism work, providing a detailed analysis of the various phases, movements, and key figures that have shaped Odia literature in the modern era. The book is written in Odia and is particularly useful for students and researchers interested in a comprehensive understanding of this significant period in Odia literary history.

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“Odia Sahityara Itihasa Part-1” by Prof. Bansidhar Mohanty is a foundational work on the history of Odia literature. Published by Friends Publishers in Cuttack, this first volume focuses primarily on the pre-Sarala Das period of Odia literature, often referred to as “Prak Sarala Sahitya.”The book is an analytical and critical study of the earliest phases of Odia literary development. Prof. Mohanty, being a notable Odia critic, delves into the origins and evolution of the language and its literary expressions before the significant contributions of Sarala Das, who is considered a pioneer of Odia literature.It’s part of a multi-volume series aiming to ovide a comprehensive history of Odia literature, with subsequent volumes covering periods like the Sarala Yuga and Panchasakha Yuga. Given the lack of extensive, comprehensive historical compilations of Odia literature, Mohanty’s work is considered a significant contribution to the field.

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“Odiya Sahityasamalochanara Itihasa” by Asit Kabi is a book that delves into the history of literary criticism in the Odia language. It traces the evolution and development of critical approaches and perspectives within Odia literature over time. The book serves as a historical account and analysis of how Odia literary works have been reviewed, interpreted, and evaluated by critics.

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“Sahityara Dalapatra” by Dr. Surendra Kumar Moharana is an Odia language book that offers a collection of analyses and critical perspectives on various aspects of Odia literature. The book delves into different literary genres, including short stories, fiction, criticism, travelogues, and poems. It also explores the history and evolution of Odia literature and discusses notable literary figures. Essentially, it provides insights and analysis on the diverse branches and elements of Odia writing.