Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa, commonly known as Kuvempu, was an eminent Indian poet, playwright, and novelist who wrote primarily in the Kannada language. He was born on 29 December 1904, in Kuppali, a village in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka, India, and he passed away on 11 November 1994.
Kuvempu was a prominent figure in Kannada literature and a leading literary figure in the Navodaya movement, which sought to bring about a literary renaissance in Kannada literature. He was awarded the Jnanpith Award, one of the highest literary honors in India, for his contributions to Kannada literature.
Some of Kuvempu's notable works include the epic poem "Shri Ramayana Darshanam," the play "Yayati," and the novel "Malegalalli Madumagalu." His writings often reflected his deep philosophical and spiritual insights.
Apart from his literary contributions, Kuvempu was also a thinker, educationist, and served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mysore. His contributions to literature and education have left a lasting impact on Kannada culture and the literary landscape of India.
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