Casteism as reflected in ‘Matsagandha’: A Discussion

Abstract

Among the novelists who had given Assamese Literature a special status ,HomenBorgohain is one of them.A studious person, his main source of literary practice is wishing reformations of society. The various shortfalls seen in social life have been given place in his novels. Matsagandha' is one of HomenBorgohain's novels with morals to know. The caste discrimination and how it has been disturbing social harmony is wonderfully picturized by HomenBorgohain in the novel.