Indian Literatures
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Kozhikode has held many names in its long history—from the ‘City of Spices’, in recognition of its role as a major trade hub in medieval times, to the ‘City of Truth’, a nod to the transparency and openness of its people. Most recently, Kozhikode was awarded the title of ‘City of Literature’.…
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Calicut’s literary and scholarly tradition date back to the thirteenth century, when the Zamorins established the city as a significant medieval port. Historical accounts reveal that when the Zamorin dynasty, originally from the inland region of Nediyirippu, took control of the Tali Siva Temple…
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I mark my passage
With words that smell life
— That’s All, K. Satchidanandan
K. Satchidanandan is arguably the finest poet writing in Malayalam. At 74, having published over 50 volumes of poetry, including translations from many Asian and European languages, he is both a peer and mentor to aspiring…
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This is the second of the six lectures delivered by Prof. Velcheru Narayana Rao as part of the Nauras lecture series held at Bangalore International Centre, Bengaluru, May 2019.
I will begin with a story you all know. If you are bored by this story you know so well, forgive me for a few…
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प्रेमचन्द का साहित्यिक आकर्षण उनके अनुवर्ती लेखकों पर इस कदर तारी है कि वे स्वयं को किसी न किसी रूप में उनकी परम्परा से जोड़ना चाहते हैं। इस लेख में सहपीडिया की कोशिश प्रेमचंद की इसी लेखकीय परम्परा को समझने की है। (Photo Courtesy: India Post, Government of India [GODL-India])
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Renowned Hindi author Nirmal Verma’s writings often deal with themes such as alienation, migration and historical trauma. One of the pioneers of the ‘Nayi Kahani movement’, he is a unique figure among his contemporaries, more so since he’d mastered over three languages. Here we look at…
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Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay was not only a literary pioneer in Bengali, but an activist whose words and work are seminal for meaningfully interpreting the West for India and India for the West. We look at how his ideas on contemporary Hindu society and culture reveal a curious mix of…
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Poems
Eight poems from four different collections, including Golpitha (1972), Gandu Bagicha (1986), Ya Sattet Jeev Ramat Nahi (1995) and Mee Marale Sooryachya Rathache Saat Ghode (2005), including an ode and a dedication to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. Translated into English by Dilip Chitre. …
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Question: Where do you think the relevance of Comparative Literature lies vis-a-vis the socio-cultural context of India?
Jasbir Jain: Comparative Literature is relevant on account of several reasons: our multilingualism, the need to widen our horizons, be in touch with the rest of the…
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Q.: Where do you think the relevance of Comparative Literature lies vis-a-vis the socio-cultural context of India?
Ganesh Devy: India is a multilingual country. The literary traditions in India have evolved through numerous languages. In our country, literature is closely linked with music, dance,…
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