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Naked In Deccan
''Naked in Deccan'' is a 1983 English-language novel by Venkatesh Kulkarni, published by Stemmer House. Kularni's first novel, ''Naked in Deccan'' explores the social climate of the Telugu people living in the Deccan region.Coppola, Carlo (Oakland University)Naked In Deccan (Book Review). '' World Literature Today'', 1 October 1984, Vol.58(4), pp.664-664. Available at JSTOR. "As in rural Italy, to break such barriers, or worse, to try to reform the system, is to court destruction. ''Naked in Deccan'' is an account of well-meaning yet futile attempts at change and, ultimately, the disaster such attempts unleash." and "The conflicts portrayed in this work render the protagonists "naked" before they are destroyed." The ''Library Journal'' stated that the novel, which has a "somber" character, "shows an India which is different from the popular image of that ancient and mysterious country, but it has a ring of truth.""''LJ'''s Small Press Roundup: Best Titles of 1984." ''Library Jour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venkatesh Kulkarni
Venkatesh Srinivas Kulkarni (1945 – May 3, 1998) was an Indian-American novelist and academic. Early life and education Kulkarni was born in India and graduated from university at age 17. He was originally scheduled to go to medical school, but the admissions counselors at the institution asked him to come back when he was older.Feldman, Margaret. "Life and death - Graduation was important to Silas Kulkarni but not as important as his dad." ''Houston Chronicle''. June 7, 1998. Lifestyle p. 1. Newsbank Record Number: 3060644. Available from the Houston Public Library. Kulkarni graduated with a master's degree from Osmania University at the age of 19. He undertook further studies at Cambridge University, the University of Moscow, the University of Heidelberg, the University of Paris, Sorbonne, and Tulane University. Career Kulkarni became a Rotary International fellow and came to the United States. A member of the U.S. Cabinet asked Kulkarni to apply for U.S. citizenship. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |