Author: K C Dutt
Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
Year: 2000
Language: English
Pages: 1490
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8126008733
Description
This end-century edition provides authentic and comprehensive survey of the literary landscape of the vast multilingual nation.-India.
One of the major projects undertaken by Sahitya Akademi, this two volume set provides both biographical and bibliographical information about writers in the field of literature in all the recognized Indian languages, including English. Covering over 8000 entries from 22 languages this valuable work is a good reference for writers, publishers, readers and students of literary history.
For ease of use, the entries are arranged alphabetically by surname or part of the name preferred by the writers themselves. A large number of cross references are provided to facilitate the location and identification of the writers.