Depiction Of Power And Conflict Of Modern Urbanity: A Critique Of Myth In Nabakanta Barua

Abstract

The term ‘Modernism’ denotes the evocation of new ideas and a deliberate transition from the traditional and religious practices resulting in some innovative ways of ideas and expression. It characterizes the depiction of some different traits and trends in regard to society, culture and literature as well. The two great Indian epics the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are considered to be the greatest sources of literature that shows culture and values of great Indian tradition. Assamese literature has been immensely influenced by the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. These two epics teach the significance of culture, justice, virtue, love, sacrifice and so on. the prominent poet Nabakanta Barua is considered to be the glorious time of modern Assamese literature as it carries numerous fantastic poetic creations of the age with different trends and styles. This paper will examine the conflict and power of the modern age and how the characters realize the futility of modern life along with the worthlessness of thirst for power through the select poems of Nabakanta Barua. Barua’s select poems critique the traditional and conventional presentation of the mythical characters and project them as the representatives of the modern society through the perspective of mythopoeia. This paper attempts to analyse the poems of Barua from the perspective of Archetypal Criticism.