Vijaydan Detha
Indian author and novelist
Born
1926
99 years ago
Died
November 10th, 2013
11 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
India
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Contributed significantly to Hindi literature and folklore. Detha's literary works reflected the ethos and culture of rural Rajasthan. He is recognized for modernizing Rajasthani folklore and incorporating indigenous narratives into contemporary literature. Detha's stories often showcased the social issues of rural India through vivid characters and rich storytelling. A prominent figure in promoting Rajasthani language and folk traditions, he wrote extensively in both Hindi and Rajasthani.
Wrote the notable collection 'Bhangi ka Sapan'
Published numerous short stories and novels
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