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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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“Odia Sahityara Itihasa (Sarala Sahitya) Part II” by renowned scholar Prof. Bansidhar Mohanty is a significant work that delves into Sarala Sahitya, a pivotal period in ancient Odia literature. The book primarily focuses on the Sarala Mahabharata, a monumental epic composed by Sarala Das, considered the father of Odia literature. Mohanty’s work highlights the vast potential and unique transformation that Sarala Sahitya brought to ancient Odia literature. He emphasizes the challenges in researching and presenting a pure version of this literature due to historical complexities and variations in available manuscripts (Pothis). The book also touches upon the historical context of Sarala Das’s time, including the reign of King Kapilendra Deva, and how the Mahabharata composed by Sarala Das is a synthesis of literature, history, and geography, reflecting the contemporary socio-cultural and political landscape of Odisha and India.In essence, “Odia Sahityara Itihasa (Sarala Sahitya) Part II” offers a deep dive into the Sarala era of Odia literature, focusing on the critical analysis of the Sarala Mahabharata based on comprehensive manuscript study and historical insights.

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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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“Odia Sishusahityara Itihasa” (History of Odia Children’s Literature) by Dr. Laxmikanta Khuntia (co-authored with Dr. Gobinda Chandra Chand) is a significant work of literary criticism and an essential resource for understanding the evolution of children’s literature in the Odia language. This book delves into the historical aspects and development of writing specifically for children in Odisha. It aims to present “truths and facts” about this genre, making it a valuable academic and research tool for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history and nuances of Odia children’s literature. It is categorized as a literary criticism and essay work.