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Dom Moraes

Indian English-language writer and poet (1938-2004) · India · On the map · Writers · Died at 65

Dominic Francis "Dom" Moraes was an Indian writer and poet who published nearly 30 books in English. He is widely seen as a foundational figure in Indian English literature. His poems are a meaningful and substantial contribution to Indian and World literature.

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Sahitya Akademi Award1994
Hawthornden Prize1958

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Country
India
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2004 · aged 65