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Oral Poetry

In days old, oral poetry existed (When most people, including the authors of poems,and stories, lyricists, artists,....couldn't read and write.) as a part of oral literature which had no titles,nor were the authors known. Yet, these are from the heart captivating the listeners. It flaws like a river , with streams falling into it along the way. It is circulated from mouth to mouth, from generation to generation, from the past to the present . By the way, the contents of these oral poems have been added to, and some modifications might have done. They wove oral poetry while gazing at lush nature or remembering a loved one. The lines were tender, and delivered emotional feelings to the listeners. Besides,the basis of oral poetry may also be a love story,an event of patriotism. or any other event the poet knew. These oral poems and folk songs influenced written poetry and literature. Written epic poems are also based on oral poetry,literature, and folk songs. These oral traditions are of high standard and have laid the foundation of our rich literature,art, and culture.

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Date: 4/23/2025 8:10:00 PM
Love this write, Akham! Praise of poets through the generations, not needing noteriety as much as community.
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Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh
Date: 4/24/2025 8:12:00 PM
Thank you
Date: 4/17/2025 11:23:00 PM
Very nice . I think maybe their poetry turned into folk songs we still treasure today.
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Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh
Date: 4/19/2025 3:57:00 AM
Folk songs are of oral tradition But still numbers of untitled poems of oral tradition exists.Thanks for your nice comment.
Date: 4/8/2025 9:46:00 AM
Oral literature have great influence on written literature.In nineteen thirtees (subject to correction) Plays (jatras) staged without written script
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