Sundara ramaswamy biography of alberta
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Arrowsmith Press is pleased to be the home of the Sundara Ramaswamy Prize.
The prize is given annually for a book of poetry in translation published by Arrowsmith Press and chosen by its editors.
Sundara ramaswamy biography of alberta
The prize includes a $1,000 award, presented by Sundara Ramaswamy’s daughter, Dr. Thaila Ramanujam. For more information, contact Askold Melnyczuk at arrowsmithpress@gmail.com
Sundara Ramaswamy (1931–2005), fondly known by the moniker "Su.Ra" in literary circles, is recognized as one of the most versatile and innovative of the Tamil writers, a leading exponent of modernism, and a dazzling stylist.
He wrote in many genres — poetry, novels, short stories, plays, personal essays, and literary criticism. He was the editor and publisher of a literary magazine called Kalachuvadu, which became a forum for new writing and literary debate.
He also wrote poetry under the pen name "Pasuvayya." His three novels are all recognized as pathbreaking. Each has been translated into English: