The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
Lakshminath Bezbaroa was a towering figure of Assamese literature known for his novels, short stories and satire, as well as his poetry. He is considered to be one of the most important writers in the history of Assamese literature.
Bezbaroa was born in 1864 in Jorhat, Assam. He began writing at a young age and published his first collection of poems, “Bani”, in 1882. He went on to write several novels, including “Joymoti” (1892), “Bordoisila” (1901), and “Rajmohan” (1909). He also wrote a number of short stories and satires, as well as a collection of essays, “Asomiya Sahitya” (1914).
Bezbaroa’s work is characterized by its realism, its use of local language and culture, and its social and political commentary. He was a pioneer of modern Assamese literature and his work has had a profound influence on subsequent generations of writers.
Here is a brief description of each of the options:
a) Novels: Bezbaroa wrote several novels, including “Joymoti” (1892), “Bordoisila” (1901), and “Rajmohan” (1909). “Joymoti” is a historical novel about the love story of Joymoti and Lachit Barphukan, a famous Assamese general. “Bordoisila” is a social novel about the life of a young woman in Assam. “Rajmohan” is a political novel about the Indian independence movement.
b) Short stories and satire: Bezbaroa also wrote a number of short stories and satires. His short stories often deal with social and political issues, while his satires are often humorous and critical of social conventions.
c) Poetry: Bezbaroa was also a poet. He published several collections of poems, including “Bani” (1882), “Kabita” (1894), and “Rupantar” (1915). His poems are often lyrical and deal with themes of love, nature, and social and political issues.
d) All of the above: Bezbaroa was a towering figure of Assamese literature known for his novels, short stories and satire, as well as his poetry. He is considered to be one of the most important writers in the history of Assamese literature.