explain the symbolic significance of water in the short story "Water" by Yumlembam Ibomcha
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The present Manipuri Literature, the so-called Post Independence Manipuri
literature is the offspring of ancient or prehistoric Manipuri literature which has a long
journey from oral to written form, i.e., from myths to scientific literature. In fact, the
post-independence Manipuri literature, in its original theme, is ancient but has modern
flavor. This paper presents a brief survey of Manipuri literature of both periods, namely,
Pre- and Post-Independent Manipur. It is difficult to draw a distinct line between Pre- and
Post- independence Manipuri literature. However, we can still characterize Post-
Independence Manipuri literature in its own essence. The present paper presents a picture
of the Post-independence Manipuri literature and its development.