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writer (1932-2004)

Arun Kolatkar

1932–2004, born Kolhapur, writes in Marathi, English, writer, poet, translator

Arun Balkrishna Kolatkar was an Indian poet who wrote in both Marathi and English. His poems are known for expressing the humour in everyday life. Kolatkar is the only Indian poet, other than Kabir, to be featured on the World Classics titles of New York Review of Books.

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Books on record

On Open Library

Editions Open Library lists under this name; a namesake may slip in.

Awards

2005Sahitya Akademi Award for Bhijaki Vahi

Elsewhere

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Also writing in Marathi

Kusumagraj

1912–1999Marathi poet, playwright, novelist and short story writer (1912–1999)