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D.V. Gundappa
Devanahalli Venkataramanaiah Gundappa, popularly known as DVG, a
Kannada writer and philosopher, born in 1889 was a matriculate who
started working as a journalist at the age of 16. Two years later, he
was publishing his own newspaper. He went on to become a titan of
Kannada literature, writing on subjects that covered philosophy and
literature, sociology and history. His most notable work is the Manku
Thimmana Kagga ("Dull Thimma's Rigmarole", 1943)
DVG was a passionate activist, ever ready to give his
time for a worthy cause. He was the moving spirit behind the Popular
Education League and the Social Service League. In 1945, he set up the
Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs, a forum intended to awaken national
consciousness among people. He was also the Founder-Editor of the
Institute's journal, Public Affairs.
Source: poemhunter.com
To view a list of his works, visit en.wikipedia.org
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