যমনশবৰ খটনযৰৰ কবত : এক বশলষণতমক অধযযন

This paper explores the pioneering poetic contributions of Jamuneswari Khataniar, recognized as the first modern Assamese woman poet of the Romantic era. Chetana magazine, edited by Ambikagiri Raychoudhury, served as a crucial platform that brought Khataniar’s work to public attention, significantly contributing to her literary recognition. Through a close reading of her poem Mrityusandhya, the paper examines her successful engagement with transcendental themes, which preceded the more widely acknowledged contributions of Nalini Bala Devi in this domain. Despite her short life and limited published output, Khataniar's poetry—especially her collection Arun (1919), published prior to her marriage—reveals remarkable depth of thought, thematic diversity, and stylistic originality. While many of her poems remained unpublished during her lifetime, their later compilation in Jamuneswari Khataniarar Rachanawali underscores her enduring literary significance. By situating her work within the broader context of early 20th- century Assamese literature, this paper highlights Khataniar’s role in shaping modern Assamese poetic expression and affirms the lasting value of her innovative voice.