Nupigi Khonjel |
An anthology of Manipuri women poets, Edited by Birendrajit Naorem, published by Manipuri Literary Society, Price Rs 40/-, Page 106. Reviewed by: Konsam Kulladhwaja |
Feminism is the main subject of this book. There are five poems entitled Nupi (woman) written by Ibemhal, Bimabati, Hemolata, Nima and Urmila. Other poems which reflect women's condition are Ibeyaima's Meitei Nupi, Landanbala's Ima, Mangalliema's Nupigi Mapok, Borkanya's Malika and Memchoubi's Eigi Palem Nungshibi. Thoibi Devi and Khwairakpam Anandini's poems commemorate the Nupilal in the history of Manipur. Pramodini, Leingaklembi, Memchoubi, Rani, Sapam Bijaya, Sumila Asem and Nungshitombi write patriotic poems. The post war conditions and situations of Manipur are reflected vividly in the poem Mareibak Ningbadi Makhoini by W. Kolamema. Vanumati's poem has the theme of revolution. There are other poetesses who write their poems with revolutionary spirit. Benubala writes satirical poems. Themes of death and loss of justice are apparent in the poems of Ekasini. But her poems are lacking in seriousness. Chandrakala writes seriously but the standard of her poems are not high. Nanda Devi appeals to women to be courageous. M Borkanya's poems have the womanly quality and innocence.
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Courtesy: The Sangai Express |
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