Ashapoorna Devi
Indian author and poet celebrated for novels
Born
January 8th, 1909
116 years ago
Died
1995
30 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
India
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Born in 1909, an influential Indian author and poet who primarily wrote in Bengali. The literary career spanned several decades, focusing on themes such as women's rights and social issues. Authored numerous works, including novels, short stories, and essays. A recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Jnanpith Award, contributions to literature significantly enriched Bengali literature. In addition to fiction, engaged in translations and also worked in the fields of children's literature.
Received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961
Awarded the Jnanpith Award in 1976
Wrote the famous novel "Pratham Pratishruti"
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