U R Ananthamurthy: Writer, Iconoclast, Public Intellectual

U R Ananthamurthy: Writer, Iconoclast, Public Intellectual

U R Ananthamurthy (1932-2014) was the quintessential public intellectual, combative on matters of public interest and unafraid to run counter to popular opinion and prejudices. He won the admiration of many and the hatred of regressive forces and one suspects the latter would have pleased him. His m...

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Veröffentlicht in:Economic and political weekly 2014-09, Vol.49 (36), p.26-27
1. Verfasser: PRABHAKARA, M S
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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COMMENTARY
English literature
Novels
Politics
Public interest
Social criticism & satire
Teaching
Writers
Writing
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Zusammenfassung:U R Ananthamurthy (1932-2014) was the quintessential public intellectual, combative on matters of public interest and unafraid to run counter to popular opinion and prejudices. He won the admiration of many and the hatred of regressive forces and one suspects the latter would have pleased him. His most lasting legacy was in focusing public attention on the perils of political Hindutva.
ISSN:0012-9976
2349-8846