About Homen Borgohain

Homen Borgohain (b. 1932 Assam) is a Indian writer, poet, critic, columist and editor in Assamese language [1]. He was awarded the 1978 Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese language for his novel, Pita Putra [2]. Homen Borgohain is one of those few Assamese writers whose works have attracted the attention of a wide number of readers and many acclaimed critics alike. He has carved a niche for himself in the domain of Indian literature by the magic of his words and his refined and dignified personality. He is one of those rare artistes who has allowed the flow of life to find its own form in art. Though he is a natural columnist, yet his multifaceted genius exhibits its prowess in the genres of novel, short story and poetry with equal aplomb. He is a prolific writer but that has in no way jeopardised his own artistic integrity. Writing for him is a deep ethical commitment. In spite of