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SUMMARY:The Many Worlds of Kannada Literature
DESCRIPTION:The panel will discuss Rajendra Chenni’s recent book\, A Critical History of Kannada Literature\, which traces the many aesthetic\, socio-historical and linguistic worlds in the development of Kannada literary traditions from ancient times to the contemporary period. Beginning with the earliest extant works\, it takes us through the radical interventions of the Vachanakaras of the twelfth century to the Kannada renaissance\, literary modernity and contemporary writings. It deals with the negotiations of Kannada literature\, its continuities and disjunctures\, conformity and dissent with the larger pan-Indian and bhasha literary\, religious\, political and philosophical traditions. The discussion will look at the chapters on drama and theatre\, women’s writing\, literary criticism\, folk literature\, Dalit writings\, and popular literature\, highlighting the rich diversity of literary expression in Kannada. The book is the first in a series of critical histories of bhasha literature published by Orient Blackswan. \nThe discussion will be followed by Q&A with the audience. \n  \nImage Credits  \nPoster\, Thumbnail and Header: Book cover image\, ‘A Yakshagana artist prepping for a performance’. Photo by Sahana MS\, 13 February 2020. Cover design by Jyothsna PS. \n
URL:https://bangaloreinternationalcentre.org/event/the-many-worlds-of-kannada-literature/
LOCATION:Bangalore International Centre\, 7\, 4th Main Road\, Domlur II Stage\, Bangalore\, Karnataka\, 560071\, India
CATEGORIES:Culture,Heritage,Language,Literature,Society
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