Kesava Reddy
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 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.
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.
- Indian male novelists
- Telugu writers
- 2015 deaths
- 1946 births
- 20th-century Indian novelists
- 21st-century Indian novelists
- People from Chittoor district
- Novelists from Andhra Pradesh
- 20th-century Indian male writers
- 21st-century Indian male writers
- Pondicherry University alumni