K.P. Purnachandra Tejaswi was a
prominent Kannada writer, novelist, photographer, ornithologist, publisher,
painter and environmentalist. He made a great impression in the
"Navya" period of Kannada literature and and inaugurated the bandaya
sahitya.
Tejaswi was born on September 8,
1938. His father is the famous poet, Rashtrakavi Kuvempu. He completed his
education in Mysore. Tejaswi has written in almost all forms of literature
including poems, short stories, novels, travel literature, plays and science fiction.
He has translated several English books to Kannada. His famous translations
include the series on Kenneth Anderson's hunting expeditions and Henri
Charrière's Papillon.
His Works
Jugari Cross
Chidambara rahasya
Abachoorina Post Office
Tabarana Kathe ....many more
He has won several awards for his
contribution to literature such as the Rajyotsava and Kannada Sahitya Academy
awards.
Poornachandra Tejaswi died of
cardiac arrest at the age of 69
Video about PCT
Related to Poornachandra Tejasvi:
Artistes/Organizations to celebrate his 75th birth anniversary .
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