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writer (1911–1998)

Nagarjun

1911–1998, born Madhubani district, writes in Hindi, Maithili, writer, poet

Vaidyanath Mishra, better known by his pen name Nagarjun, was a Hindi and Maithili poet who has also penned a number of novels, short stories, literary biographies and travelogues, and was known as Janakavi- the People’s Poet. He is regarded as the most prominent protagonist of modernity in Maithili.

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On Open Library

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

Awards

1968Sahitya Akademi Award in Maithili

Elsewhere

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Also writing in Hindi