Satyam Sankaramanchi
Indian writer (1937–1987)
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Satyam Sankaramanchi (3 March 1937 – 1987) was an Indian storyteller, born in the village of Amaravati near Guntur City, in Andhra Pradesh, India. The stories he told wove a whole new world around the tiny village of Amaravati.
Satyam Sankaramanchi | |
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| Born | 3 March 1937 |
| Died | 1987 |
| Occupation | Writer |
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| Language | Telugu |
| Notable works | Amarāvati Kathalu, Ākhari Prēmalēkha |
Amaravati Kathalu is regarded by Mullapudi as one of the best short story series in Telugu.[citation needed] P. S. Murthy[1] mentions that Amaravati Kathalu is one of the best volumes of short stories in Telugu.[2] D. Anjaneylu mentions that it is a notable work.[3]
His short story "The Flood" has been translated into English.[4] Some of his stories were also televised by the movie maker Shyam Benegal as a series called Amravathi Ki Kathayen.[5] Died on 21 April 1987
Selected works
- Ākhari Prēmalēkha
- Amarāvati Kathalu
- Kārtīka Dīpālu
- Rēpaṭidāri
