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Scholarly Article
Dr. I. Talisenla Imsong
Nature and Socio-Cultural Values in the Select Poems of T. Senka Ao’s Süngti Berem (The Still Pearl)
Volume
9
Issue
2
Pages:
1-8
Keywords:
belief, myth, culture, nature, heritage
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Abstract
In a society that is basically tradition-oriented, most of the indigenous writers from Nagaland have employed literature to explore the experiences of their world using the medium of their rich cultural heritage. The current paper will be an analysis of T. Senka Ao’s latest poetry collection entitled Sungti Berem (The Still Pearl) published in 2018. This collection of poetry forays into varied themes dealing with nature, memories especially reminiscences of childhood, the concept of religion dealing with sin and grace, myths and tradition, preoccupation with mortality, death and others. This collection of poetry has a universal appeal and is thought-provoking presenting a gamut of human emotions but yet rooted in tradition. Since no critical research has yet been done on this particular book, this paper will be helpful to future researchers on this subject.
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About the Author(s)
Currently teaching as an Assistant Professor at Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Nagaland, Dr. I. Talisenla Imsong has completed her Master’s Degree from North-eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, M.Phil from Hyderabad Central University and PhD from Nagaland University in 2012. Though specialized in Commonwealth Literature, the author has an open mind as far as knowledge is concerned; one of the earliest PhD thesis on North-east Indian Poetry to be written, the author has since then continued her interest in lesser-known authors and literature, especially indigenous writers. Most of the articles published in SCOPUS, UGC-CARE listed and other Peer-reviewed journals pertain to North-east literature written in the English language and the on-coming paper presentation at MICOLLAC, Malaysia, will be on the food culture of the Nagas in Naga literature. The author has also produced 4 (Four) PhD scholars, 5 (Five) M.Phil scholars, and currently 4 (Four) PhD scholars are working under her supervision.
