Kesava Reddy | |
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| Born | 10 March 1946 Thalapula Palli, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 13 February 2015 (aged 68) Nizamabad, Telangana |
| Occupation | Writer and Doctor |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Period | 1970–2015 |
| Genre | non-fiction |
| Spouse | Dheeramati |
| Children | 2 |
Kesava Reddy (10 March 1946 – 13 February 2015) was a renowned Telugu novelist.[1] Hailing from Andhra Pradesh state in India. In his writings he addresses many of the important social problems in India like poverty, prejudices, and superstitions, and encourages people to be socially responsible. He successfully bridges the idealistic and the popular styles of literature. His novel "Athadu Adavini Jayinchadu" was one of his major writings. 'Munemma', 'Moogavani Pillanagrovi' and 'Smasanam Dunne' were among his other novels. Some were translated into English and other languages.[2]
Life
Kesava Reddy was born in Thalapula Palli, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh to Ranga Reddy P, a farmer. He did his early education in S.V University, Tirupathi. He obtained his MBBS degree from Pondicherry University, and his pg diploma in dermatology in CMC medical college, Vellore. Reddy worked as a medical officer in Victoria Hospital, Dichpally, Nizamabad. He later retired and settled in Nizamabad town.
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Novels
| Year | Title | Language | Awards |
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| 1975 | Banisalu - Bhagavanuvacha - 2 long stories published in one volume | Telugu | |
| 1979 | Incredible Goddess or Kshudra Devatha | Telugu | |
| 1979 | Smasaanam dunneru | Telugu | |
| 1980 | Athadu Adavini Jayinchadu | Telugu | |
| 1982 | Ramudunaadu- Raajjaymundaadi | Telugu | |
| 1982 | City Beautiful | Telugu | |
| 1996 | Mugavani Pillana Grovi | Telugu | |
| 1996 | Chivari gudise | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Muneamma | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Moogavani Pillanagrovi: Ballad of Ontillu | English |
References
- ↑ Datta, Amaresh (1987). Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: K to Navalram. Sahitya Akademi. p. 2738.
- ↑ DelhiFebruary 14, IndiaToday in New; February 16, 2015UPDATED; Ist, 2015 16:26. "Telugu novelist and medical doctor, Kesava Reddy dies". India Today. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
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