Author(s): Yater Nyokir

Abstract: This paper explores the journey of the literary evolution of Arunachal Pradesh from oral to text, tracing its development through significant socio-cultural and political changes from the mid-20th century to the present. Using a combination of historical analysis, personal interviews with prominent writers, and literary theories, particularly postcolonial theory, this paper chronicles the literary history of Arunachal Pradesh into three phases, providing a comprehensive understanding of its origin and development. This paper also examines the contributions of notable writers such as Lummer Dai, Yeshi Dorjee Thongchi, Mamang Dai, and Taro Sindik in shaping the literary landscape of Arunachal Pradesh. Therefore, this study highlights the unique literary expression of Arunachal Pradesh and the journey of its literary evolution.

Keywords: Arunachal Pradesh, literary history, Arunachali writers

Article Info: Received: 26 Jul 2024; Received in revised form: 28 Aug 2024; Accepted: 04 Sep 2024; Available online: 11 Sep 2024

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.95.3