Hindi literature is a rich and diverse collection of works in the Hindi language, which has evolved over centuries and been influenced by many cultures, religions, and regions:
Notable works
Some famous works of Hindi literature include the poetry of Kabir, Mirabai, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Sumitranandan Pant, and Mahadevi Varma.
Genres
Hindi literature includes works in a variety of genres, such as epic, romance, devotional, heroic, modern, and post-modern.
Styles
Hindi literature is written in three broad styles: prose, poetry, and prosimetrum.
Historical periods
Hindi literature is broadly classified into five historical periods based on the date of production:
Aadi Kaal: Prior to and including the 14th century CE
Bhakti Kaal: 14th–18th century CE
Riti Kaal: 18th–20th century CE
Aadhunik Kaal: 1850 CE onwards
Nayvottar Kaal: 1980 CE onwards
Notable figures
Some notable figures in Hindi literature include Jaishankar Prasad, Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala', Sumitranandan Pant, and Mahadevi Varma.
Modern Hindi
Modern Hindi became a literary language in the 19th century.
Number of speakers
More than 425 million people in India speak Hindi as their primary language, and another 120 million speak it as a second language.
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