Betageri Krishnasharma
Indian writer
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Betageri Krishnasharma (16 April 1900 – 30 October 1982), popularly known by his pen name Anandakanda was a writer, editor and journalist from Karnataka. His writings included different genres such as poetry, short stories, novels, dramas, metaphors, criticism, research, folklore and autobiographies.[1][3]
Dr. Betageri Krishnasharma | |
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| Born | 16 April 1900[1] |
| Died | 30 October 1982 (aged 82)[1] |
| Pen name | Anandakanda[2] |
| Occupation | Writer, editor, and journalist[3][1] |
| Language | Kannada |
| Education | Class 7[1] |
| Genres | Poetry, Short stories, Novel, Drama, Metaphor, Criticism, Research, Folklore, Autobiography and Press editing[4] |
| Notable awards | Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award[3] |
| Relatives | Shrinivas Rao(Father) Radhabai(Mother)[1] |
| Website | |
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He called for the Unification of Karnataka.[5]
Literary works
Novels
- Ashanti Parva (Historical Novel based on Vijayanagara Empire[1])
- Magala Maduve
- Mallikarjuna (Historical Novel based on Vijayanagara Empire[1])
- Rajayogi (Historical Novel based on Vijayanagara Empire[1])
- Sudarshana[3]
Collection of stories
- Badatanada Baalu Namma Baduku
- Janapada Jeevana
- Matanaduva Kallu
- Samsar Chitra (of total 7)[3]
Review works
- Karnataka Janajeevana
- Namma Samskriti Parampare
- Sahityavu Sagiruva Daari
- Sahitya Vihara[3]
Poems
- Bhakthi Kusumavali (1918)
- Kannada Nudi
- Naavu
- Odeda Kannadi[3]
Collection of poems
Collection of Vachanas
- Samajika Samvachanagalu (1981)[2]
Awards and honours
- Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award[3]
- Honorary Doctorate from Karnatak University[3]
- Presided the chair of Karnataka Janapada Sammelana[3]