Women Pioneers in Oriya Literature (An Old and Rare Book)

The present work is a fascinating dissertation on poetesses and women writers of Orissa who have won recognition in their respective fields. Based on the reviews of the critics who have worked in this specialized branch this study is supplemented by an anthology of quotations from the poems of such authors translated into English. This unique contribution characterized by the striking ideas, felicitous expression, fine phraseology, sweet rhythm and agreeable concord will be welcomed by the reader.

I am indebted to Messrs. Cuttack Students' Store for supplying me with all the reference books from which I have collected materials for writing out this 'monograph'. My special thanks are due to Sri Anant Misra, Proprietor, Cuttack Students' Store for publishing my monograph entitled `Oriya Sahityare Nazi Prativ52 in Oriya which inspired me to write another one in English entitled 'Women Pioneers in Oriya Literature'; but due to unavoidable circumstances the Oriya book could not be released to the market, though it was published two years ago.

On the eve of the simultaneous release of the two books to the market, I pray for the grace of God, the blessings of my revered teachers and goodwill of both of the publishers.

**Contents and Sample Pages**