Devudu Narasimha Sastri
| Devudu Narasimha Sastry | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1895 |
| Died | 1962 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Devudu Narasimha Sastry (1895–1962) was an eminent Kannada writer, novelist, Sanskrit scholar, ritualist, actor and a journalist.
Mimansa Darpana, his commentary on the Indian philosophy of Mimāṃsā, is ranked highly among works on the subject. Antaranga, his novel published in 1932, was the first novel in Kannada to employ the method of monologue narrative. In 1947, he published his most famous novel, Maha Brahmana (The Great Brahmin), which is based on the life of ancient king and sage Vishwamitra. Mahākṣatriya (The Great Warrior), published in 1960, depicts the life and deeds of King Nahusha. This novel got the Sahitya Akademi Award, a well known literary award from the Indian Government. Devudu's last novel, Maha Darshana (The Great Vision), was published after his death and it is based on the life of sage Yajnavalkya.
Notable works
- Mimansa Darshana (1930) (Commentary)
- Mayura (Historical Novel)
- Bhāratada mahāpuruṣaru[1]
- Antaranga (1932) (Novel)
- Maha Brahmana (1947) (Novel)
- Mahākṣatriya (1960) (Novel)[2]
- Maha Darshana (Novel)
- Karanataka Samskruti (Cultural Treatise)
- Solo-geluvo (Novel)
- Avala Janma (Novel)
- Dr Veena (Novel)
References
- ^ Bhāratada mahāpuruṣaru. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
- ^ Mahākṣatriya. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
Encyclopedia of Indian Literature published by Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi.
