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G. N. Devy

Indian social activist, literary critic and academic · India · On the map · Academics · Born 1950 · age 76

Ganesh Narayandas Devy is an Indian cultural activist, literary critic and former professor of English. He is known for the People's Linguistic Survey of India and the Adivasi Academy created by him. He is credited with starting the Bhaashaa research and Publication Centre.

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Linguapax Prize2011
Sahitya Akademi Award1993
Prince Claus Award
Padma Shri in literature and education

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He writes in three languages - Marathi, Gujarati and English. His first full-length book in English is After Amnesia (1992). He has written and edited close to ninety books in areas including Literary Criticism, Anthropology, Education, Linguistics and Philosophy.

Country
India
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1950 · age 76

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