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This period of Mizo (written) literature usually refers to the period between 1860 and 1894. [2] Although the Mizo alphabet proper was created around May 1894, written Mizo literature can be said to start from the publication of Progressive Colloquial Exercises in the Lushai Dialect by Thangliana (which is the Mizo name of Thomas Herbert Lewin) in 1874.
Dokhuma was a participant in the Mizo National Front and was jailed. Books such as Rinawmin contribute to a unique genre in Mizo literature known as Rambuai, which details the events of the Mizo Insurgency of 1966-1986. After the MNF uprising of 1966, Dokhuma joined the movement as the MNF block president of Tlungvel Circle.
Zirsangzela Hnamte (1 December 1952 - 15 October 2002) was a writer of Mizo literature. He started composing at 17. He started composing at 17. He composed over 75 songs. [ 1 ]
Vankhama (1906-1970) was a traditional writer, composer and poet from Mizoram, India.He is known in Mizo literature for his unique lyrical style. He composed over 50 songs along his career.
The society gives annual Rokunga Award to a Mizo individual who uphold and exemplified the traditional Mizo ethics. The award carries INR 50,000 and, as of 2018, is funded by the Mizo daily news agency Vanglaini. [7] [8] In 2016 Mizo Poetry Society was established in celebration of the birthday of Rokunga. [9] India portal; Literature portal
Mizo hymns, literature, and education in Mizoram Edwin Rowlands (15 March 1867 – 6 August 1939) was a Welsh Christian missionary in northeast India and Burma . He was a professional teacher, singer, composer, poet, translator and literary figure among the Mizo people .
He married well known mizo singer B. Malsawmtluagi (SPI) on 17 September 2009. They had two sons, Brooklyn Lalsangkima Sailo (born 2010) and Marshall Lalhruaizela Sailo (born 2012). [ 11 ]
Revered as Mizo William Shakespeare, JF Laldailova was known for his extensive knowledge of Mizo literature and for his exceptional command of English and the Mizo language. [2] He is best remembered for his English to Mizo dictionary, [3] and also for his translation works, literary criticism and being the editor of a literary magazine. [4]