Yashwant Manohar (Marathi: यशवंत मनोहर) (born 26 March 1943) is an Indian Marathi-language poet, writer, and a literary critic. He gained fame with his first poetry collection Utthangumpha (उत्थानगुंफा) published in 1977. His poetry speaks fiercely against caste oppression and advocates equality, liberty, and fraternity.[1] The poetry of Manohar is deeply influenced by the life and works of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.[2] Manohar is a Buddhist.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "Meet the Author - Yashwant Manohar" (PDF). Sahitya Akademi. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
- ↑ Dolas, Ashok (2007). डॉ. यशवंत मनोहर यांच्या साहित्याचा विवेचक अभ्यास (in मराठी).
- ↑ "आंबेडकरी साहित्यिकांची भूमिका कोणती?". Maharashtra Times.
- ↑ "'क्रांतीच्या परिभाषेतून बुद्धाचे सादरीकरण व्हावे'". November 12, 2013.
External links
- Yashwant Manohar - Homepage dedicated to life and works of Dr. Yashwant Manohar.
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