Manipuri Story Collection: Lonthoktabi

The story primarily follows the lives and evolving relationship of Nongdamba and Leishilembi (often referred to as Leishi). Plot Summary and Themes

Stylistically, the authors associated with Lonthoktabi moved away from ornate, classical Meiteilon prose. Instead, they adopted a direct, conversational, and often starkly visual narrative style—mirroring the hard edges of reality. manipuri story collection lonthoktabi

3. Structure & Contents

The collection typically contains between 8 to 12 stories. Below is a representative table of stories (based on a standard edition): The story primarily follows the lives and evolving

Writer: Much of the series, especially the monodrama version, is written by Pretty Irengbam. Other chapters in related collections attribute authorship to AK Khuman. classical Meiteilon prose. Instead