Kedarnath Singh
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Kedar Nath Singh (1934) is one of the most prominent modern poets writing Hindi. He is also an eminent critic and essayist. He was awrded the 1989 Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi for his poetry collection, Akaal Mein Saras.
[edit] Early life
He was born in Chakiya village of Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh. He retired as a professor from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
[edit] Major works
- Poem Collection : Abhi Bilkul Abhi, Zameen pak Rahi Hai, Yahan se Dekho, Akaal mein Saaras, Baagh,Tolstoy aur cycle
- Essay and Stories : Mere Samay ke Shabd,Kalpana aur chhayavad,Hindi kavita mein bimb vidhan, Kabristan mein Panchayat
- Others : Taana Baana
[edit] Awards and honours
He was awarded among others, Sahitya Akademi award, Kumaran Aashan and the Vyas Award.
