The early 20th century is considered the golden era of Assamese literature, during which notable authors like Lakshminath Bezibarua, Rajendra Narayan Dev, and Madhab Sarania made significant contributions to the literary landscape. Their works, characterized by romanticism, nationalism, and social reform, laid the foundation for the development of Assamese literature. Bezibarua's "Kirtenshala" (1911), a collection of short stories, is considered one of the pioneering works of Assamese fiction.