Manipuri Literature Syllabus: Paper-1
Section A
Language :
a) General characteristics of Manipuri Language and history of its development; its importance and status among the Tibeto-Burman Languages of North-East India; recent development in the study of Manipuri language; evolution and study of old Manipuri script.
b) Significant features of Manipuri language :
- Phonology-Phoneme-vowels, consonants juncture, tone, consonant cluster and its occurrence, syllable-its structure, pattern and types.
- Morphology: Word-class, root and its types; affix and its types; grammatical categories-gender, number, person, case, tense and aspects, process of compounding (samas and sandhi).
- Syntax: Word order: types of sentences, phrase and clause structures.
Section B
a) Literary History of Manipuri :
- Early period (upto 17th century)-Social and cultural background; Themes, diction and style of the works.
- Medieval period (18th and 19th century)- Social, religious and political background; Themes, diction and style of the works.
- Modern period-Growth of major literary forms; change of Themes, diction and style.
b) Manipuri Folk Literature :
- Legend, Folktale, Folksong, Ballad, Proverb and Riddle.
c) Aspects of Manipuri Culture :
- Pre-Hindu Manipuri Faith; Advent of Hinduism and the process of syncreticism.
- Performing arts-Lai Haraoba, Maha Ras; Indegenous games-Sagol Kangjei, Khong Kangjei, Kang.
Manipuri Literature Syllabus: Paper-2
Answers must be written in Manipuri
This paper will require first-hand reading of the texts prescribed and will be designed to test the candidate’s critical ability to assess them.
Section A – Old and Medieval Manipuri Literature
a) Old Manipuri Literature
- O. Bhogeswar Singh (Ed.): Numit Kappa
- M. Gourachandra Singh (Ed.): Thawanthaba Hiran
- N. Khelchandra Singh (Ed.): Naothingkhong Phambal Kaba
- M. Chandra Singh (Ed.): Panthoibi Khonggul
b) Medieval Manipuri Literature :
- M. Chandra Singh (Ed.): Samsok Ngamba
- R.K.Snahal Singh (Ed.): Ramayana Adi Kanda
- N. Khelchandra SIngh (Ed.): Dhananjoy Laibu Ningba
- O. Bhogeswar Singh (Ed.): Chandrakirti Jila Changba
Section B – Modern Manipuri Literature
a) Poetry and Epic
(I) Poetry
- a) Manipuri Sheireng (Pub) Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, 1988 (ed.)
- Kh. Chaoba Singh : Pi Thadoi, Lamgi Chekla Amada, Loktak
- Dr. L. Kamal Singh : Nirjanata, Nirab Rajani
- A. Minaketan Singh : Kamalda, Nonggumlakkhoda
- L. Samarendra Singh : Ingagi Nong, Mamang Leikai Thambal Satle
- E. Nilakanta Singh : Manipur, Lamangnaba
- Shri Biren : Tangkhul Hui
- Th. Ibopishak : Anouba Thunglaba Jiba
- b) Kanchi Sheireng. (Pub) Manipur University 1998 (ed.)
- Dr. L. Kamal Singh : Biswa-Prem
- Shri Biren : Chaphadraba Laigi Yen
- Th. Ibopishak : Norok Patal Prithivi
(II) Epic
- A. Dorendrajit Singh : Kansa Bodha
- H. Anganghal Singh : Khamba-Thoibi Sheireng (San-Senba, Lei Langba, Shamu Khonggi Bichar)
(III) Drama
- S. Lalit Singh : Areppa Marup
- G.C. Tongbra : Matric Pass
- A. Samarendra : Judge Sahebki Imung
b) Novel, Short-story and Prose
(I) Novel
- Dr. L. Kamal Singh : Madhabi
- H. Anganghal Singh : Jahera
- H. Guno Singh : Laman
- Pacha Meetei : Imphal Amasung, Magi Ishing, Nungsitki Phibam
(II) Short-story
- a) Kanchi Warimacha (Pub) Manipur University 1997 (ed.)
- R.K. Shitaljit Singh : Kamala Kamala
- M.K. Binodini : Eigi Thahoudraba Heitup Lalu
- Kh. Prakash : Wanom Shareng
- b) Parishadki Khangatlaba Warimacha (Pub) Manipuri Sahitya Parishad 1994 (ed.)
- S. Nilbir Shastri : Loukhatpa
- R.K. Elangba : Karinunggi
- c) Anouba Manipuri Warimacha (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1992 (ed.)
- N. Kunjamohon Singh : Ijat Tanba
- E. Dinamani : Nongthak Khongnang
(III) Prose
- a) Warenggi Saklon [Due Part (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1992 (ed.)
- Kh. Chaoba Singh : Khamba-Thoibigi Wari Amasung Mahakavya
- b) Kanchi Wareng (Pub) Manipur University 1998 (ed.
- B. Manisana Shastri : Phajaba
- Ch. Manihar Singh : Lai-Haraoba
- c) Apunba Wareng. (Pub) Manipur University, 1986 (ed.)
- Ch. Pishak Singh: Samaj Amasung, Sanskriti
- M.K. Binodini: Thoibidu Warouhouida
- Eric Newton: Kalagi Mahousa (translated by I.R. Babu)
- d) Manipuri Wareng (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1999 (ed.)
- S. Krishnamohan Singh : Lan