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Was a major Hindi and Maithili poet who has also penned a number of novels, short stories, literary

Was a major Hindi and Maithili poet who has also penned a number of novels, short stories, literary biographies and travelogues, and was known as Janakavi- the People's Poet.He started his literary career with Maithili poems by the pen-name of Yatri (??????) in early 1930s. By mid 1930s, he started writing poetry in Hindi. His first permanent job of a full time teacher, took him to Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), though he didn't stay there for long as his urge to delve deeper into Buddhist scriptures, took him to the Buddist monastery at Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, where in 1935, he became a Buddist monk, as needed to enter the monastery and study the scriptures, just as his mentor, Rahul Sankrityayan had done earlier, and hence took upon the name "Nagarjun". While at the monastery, he also studied Leninism and Marxism ideologies, before returning to India in 1938 to join 'Summer School of Politics' organized by noted peasant leader, Swami Sahajanand Saraswati, founder of Kisan Sabha[6] . A wanderer by nature, Nagarjun spent a considerable amount of his time in the 30s and the 40s traveling across India.

Was an American poet, critic, translator, and novelist.Born in New York City, the daughter of Michae

Was an American poet, critic, translator, and novelist.Born in New York City, the daughter of Michael and Melanie (Fisher) Deutsch, she matriculated from the Ethical Culture School and Barnard College, graduating in 1917 with a B.A. She published poems in

Was one of the greatest literary figures of modern Hindi literature.was a munsarif in the judicial c

Was one of the greatest literary figures of modern Hindi literature.was a munsarif in the judicial court. His father was an extremely honest and upright man while his mother 'Smt. Gomati Devi' was an extremely religious lady.He had a brother and a sister.His brother Shri. R.C.Gupta retired from Cenral Government Services and was a Yoga teacher, practicer and author of national repute.

Was a Punjabi poet from the Malwa region of Punjab.In Malwa region of Punjab, the 'chhandd-band' (rh

Was a Punjabi poet from the Malwa region of Punjab.In Malwa region of Punjab, the 'chhandd-band' (rhymed on meter) Punjabi poetry is sung in loud, fast yet stretched voice without any musical instruments (somewhat similar to tarannum) and is called Kavishri. The people who write and sing Kavishri in Punjabi melas, diwaans, mehfils, weddings etc are called Kavishar. Originally started in Malwa, this tradition of Punjabi poetry and singing has spread throughout Punjab although majority of the Kavishar(s) to this day has been from Malwa. Babu Rajab Ali of village Sahoke near Moga was the un-crowned king of Kavishari.

Sometimes transliterated as Bahaa Tahir, Baha Taher, or Baha Tahir, is an Egyptian novelist who writ

Sometimes transliterated as Bahaa Tahir, Baha Taher, or Baha Tahir, is an Egyptian novelist who writes in Arabic, and he is the winner of the inaugural International Prize for Arabic Fiction, awarded in 2008.

The world famous Marathi poetess born in Asoda, Jalgaon District in 1880. She was in traditional sen

The world famous Marathi poetess born in Asoda, Jalgaon District in 1880. She was in traditional sense “illiterate”, however her genius is original. Her understanding of human life is difficult to fathom. Though widowed early, she was self sufficient and independent. Her poems is an invaluable treasure of Marathi literature. They reflect her real day-to-day life and are composed in the form of Leva Marathi 'Owees' which are simple, but very appealing. They explain the wisdom of human life in incredibly simple words. Her minute observation of nature, flora and fauna, green fields, rivers, wells etc. appears in her poems in such a lively form that her poems appear like beautiful paintings. All her philosophic Owees . Her sense of humor, her selection of words prove that she was a naturally “gifted” poetess of Maharashtra ring with moral implications. She breathed her last on 3.12.1951

Is an Iranian-American novelist, poet, translator, critic, psychiatrist and political activist. He b

Is an Iranian-American novelist, poet, translator, critic, psychiatrist and political activist. He began writing and translating at age 13. At ages 18 and 19 he translated William Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury and T. S. Eliot's The Waste Land into Persian, and these still are renowned as two classics of translation in modern Persian literature.

Was a Chinese poet of the Tang dynasty. His poems are not cheerful, and were themed around his respo

Was a Chinese poet of the Tang dynasty. His poems are not cheerful, and were themed around his responsibilities as a governor of several small provinces to sympathise with his people. He is renowned in Japan as well, where he is called Haku Rakuten.

Is considered one of the top four playwrights of the Yuan Dynasty.

Is considered one of the top four playwrights of the Yuan Dynasty.

Kazakh poet and writer. Kanapyanov is a poet and a lyricist. He was born in Koksetau, a descent from

Kazakh poet and writer. Kanapyanov is a poet and a lyricist. He was born in Koksetau, a descent from Genghis Khan. He was a winner of the Kazakhstan’s boxing cup for two consecutive years (1968 - 1969). Liquidator of Chernobyl disaster. Member of the Russ

Prolific Poet in Hindi.He post graduated in Mathematics from Kanpur University. He has started his c

Prolific Poet in Hindi.He post graduated in Mathematics from Kanpur University. He has started his carrier as a Lecturer of Mathematics in S.N.J.V Inter College Krishna Nagar , Kanpur, U.P. in India. Along with the teaching job he had pursued his studies and obtained both M.A.(Hindi) and Ph.D.(Hindi). He is aWell Known'Poet' in Hindi. His first book Aane Do Shabdon Ko was published in 1993. His other works are'Adhar Ke Dwar Par(1994)', Ashtha Ke Phulon Se (1994),Parag Rang Jharne Do'(2000), 'Yatharth Ki Sihran(2005) Gunj Utha Hai Vyom (2006)",Pratidhwani Me Yatharth (2006),Mai Geeto Me Nad (2006),Prakrati Kee Goth Me Pal Bhar(2006).

Was a Marathi writer who brought about a radical shift of sensibility in Marathi poetry.He was educa

Was a Marathi writer who brought about a radical shift of sensibility in Marathi poetry.He was educated in Pune and London, and worked at All India Radio until his death. His earlier collection of poems, Shishiragam (????????), was a product of Ravi Kiran Mandal poetry: sentimental and lyrical. But his later avant-garde poetry brought about a storm in Marathi literary world. He introduced muktachhand (????????) to Marathi poetry.

Is a renowned Malayalam poet from Kerala, India.He completed his graduation in English literature fr

Is a renowned Malayalam poet from Kerala, India.He completed his graduation in English literature from Maharajas College, Ernakulam. His collection of poems published are "Pathinettu kavithakal", "Amaavaasi", "Ghazal", "Maanasaantharam", "Dracula" etc. A

Mukhopadhyay began writing as a teenager and adopted the his pen name (wild-flower in Bengali) to hi

Mukhopadhyay began writing as a teenager and adopted the his pen name (wild-flower in Bengali) to hide his work from his tutors. He is most noted for his short vignettes, often just one page long, but his body of work spanned sixty five years and included "thousands of poems, 586 short stories, 60 novels, 5 dramas, a number of one-act plays, an autobiography, and numerous essays."[1][2]In addition to his literary works, Mukhopadhyay was also a physician, and practised medicine throughout his life.[3] He died in 1979 and, on the 100th anniversary of his birth, India issued a postage stamp featuring his image.[4]

Was a Sanskrit scholar and authority of Kashmir Shaivism.He obtained his Ph.D. at Punjab University

Was a Sanskrit scholar and authority of Kashmir Shaivism.He obtained his Ph.D. at Punjab University and was the Professor of Sanskrit and Philosophy at Himachal Pradesh University. He was honored for his work by the President of India, and was also on the Muktabodha Indological Research Institute Academic Council.[1]

Was a poet from Goa.Ba Bha Borkar, also known as Baki-baab, started writing poems at an early age. V

Was a poet from Goa.Ba Bha Borkar, also known as Baki-baab, started writing poems at an early age. Vi Sa Khandekar was an early champion of Borkar's verse. Borkar joined Goa's fight for freedom in 1950s, and moved to Pune, where he worked for radio in 1950s. Most of his literature is written in Marathi, though his Konkani output is also numerous. He excelled as a prose writer as well.

Was a Colombian essayist, journalist, linguist, humanist and university professor.He graduated as a

Was a Colombian essayist, journalist, linguist, humanist and university professor.He graduated as a teacher in the Normal de Rionegro, in the department of Antioquia, and became undersecretary of the Reyes administration and ambassador of Colombia in England. He was a collaborator of the Hispania magazine and an editor of the newspaper La Nación of Buenos Aires. He served as a Minister in Argentina in 1934. He was a member of the Academia Colombiana de la Lengua. He was also Rector of the University of El Cauca in Popayan and also collaborator of El Tiempo in Bogota.

Distinguish composer. Created best-known songs in Egypt for all prominent singers .At age of 12, tri

Distinguish composer. Created best-known songs in Egypt for all prominent singers .At age of 12, tried to join the Institute of music Fuad I, he was too yong which prevented that. He joined the Faculty of Law, eloquently, as he joined - at the same time -

Was a noted Telugu novelist and playwright.he worked in various capacities as civilian officer in th

Was a noted Telugu novelist and playwright.he worked in various capacities as civilian officer in the Indian Navy. He has to his credit 38 major and minor novels, 400 short stories, 5 major plays, host of playlets and radio plays and travelogues.[1] His literary works have been the subjects of doctoral thesis for many scholars.

He is a distinguished scholar, thinker and public servant. He was born on January 1, 1942 in Begusar

He is a distinguished scholar, thinker and public servant. He was born on January 1, 1942 in Begusarai, Bihar.Shri B.P. Singh was appointed in 1964 to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Over the past four decades Shri B.P. Singh has held a variety of important positions within Assam as well as in the Government of India. He was Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment & Forest (1993-95), Culture Secretary (1995-97) and Home Secretary (1997-99) in Government of India.

Was a Spanish poet from Seville, Spain. His poetry was about life and love, most of it spiced with a

Was a Spanish poet from Seville, Spain. His poetry was about life and love, most of it spiced with a keen sense of humor.

Was a Lithuanian and Soviet composer, pianist, conductor and educationalist. Dvarionas displayed him

Was a Lithuanian and Soviet composer, pianist, conductor and educationalist. Dvarionas displayed himself as a composer after World War II. His works are abundant with romanticism, and the pieces are based on folk songs. Balys Dvarionas was born in a big f

Was a Lithuanian poet, playwright, critic, and literature theorist. He contributed to cultural journ

Was a Lithuanian poet, playwright, critic, and literature theorist. He contributed to cultural journals from his early youth. His works were published by the liberal wing of the Lithuanian cultural movement, and also in various Lithuanian newspapers and o

Was a Indian Telugu poet best known for his translation of the Bhagavatam from Sanskrit. He was a te

Was a Indian Telugu poet best known for his translation of the Bhagavatam from Sanskrit. He was a telugu and sanskrit pandit.[1] His book is popularly called as Pothana Bhagavatham in Telugu.[2]He was considered to be a natural Poet (sahaja Kavi), needing no teacher. He was known to be very polite and was an agriculturist by occupation. Though he was a great scholar, he never hesitated to work in the agricultural fields.

The pen name of Mahoko Yoshimoto (?? ??? Yoshimoto Mahoko), a Japanese contemporary writer. She writ

The pen name of Mahoko Yoshimoto (?? ??? Yoshimoto Mahoko), a Japanese contemporary writer. She writes her name in hiragana.Yoshimoto, daughter of Takaaki Yoshimoto, was born in Tokyo on July 24, 1964. Along with having a famous father, Banana Yoshimoto's sister, Haruno Yoiko is a well-known cartoonist in Japan. Growing up in a liberal family, she learned the value of independence from a young age.She graduated from Nihon University's Art College, majoring in Literature. During that time, she took the pseudonym "Banana," a name she recognizes as both "cute" and "purposefully androgynous." [1]