U.R. Ananthamurthy

U.R. Ananthamurthy was one of India's major literary figures and public intellectuals. His extensive publications include novels, short stories, poetry, translations and essays. He was awarded the Jnanpith in 1994, and the Padma Bhushan in 1998. Chandan Gowda teaches at Azim Premji University. He is also a translator, and a columnist with Bangalore Mirror and Deccan Herald.

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U.R. Ananthamurthy

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