Uttarakaanda - Novel - SL Bhyrappa Book $29.99

Uttara Kaanda (2017) Kannada Novel by SL Bhyrappa Book

The latest work of legendary Kannada novelistand Saraswati Samman Awardee S L Bhyrappa "Uttarakanda", 336-page novel based on throbbing issue of Ramayana.

The novel is an attempt to look at Lord Rama's story from hiswife Goddess Seetha's perspective and experience. This is thesecond time that Dr. Bhyrappa is tackling an epic. Thirty-sevenyears ago, he wrote epoch Kannada rendering 'Parva', a re-telling ofthe Mahabharata.

Dr. Bhyrappa is one of the most widely read writers in Kannada whose works and stances have often stoked controversies.

Santeshivara Lingannaiah Bhyrappa (born July 26, 1934), is a Kannada novelist, whose works are immensely popular both within and beyond Karnataka. SL Bhyrappa is widely regarded as one of India's foremost modern-day writers. His novels are unique in terms of theme, structure, and characterization. He has been among the top selling authors of Kannada, Hindi and Marathi for the past several years. Most of his works reveal the theme of Advaita vedanta and search of truth. Although S. L. Bhyrappa participated in the freedom struggle of Indian Independence at an early age, he believes that Indian Independence was just a political freedom from British rule, and the real Independence is the intellectual freedom which is nurtured by the strong foundations laid in the teachings of rich Indian culture and values.

S.L. Bhyrappa's works do not fit into any specific genre of contemporary Kannada literature such as Navodaya, Navya, Bandaya, or Dalita partly because of the range of topics they deal with. His major works have been the centre of several heated public debates and controversies.

SL Bhyrappa has received all State Awards, and some of the National Awards for his works. Three of his novels made into successful films have received National Awards.

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