Maha Prasthanam
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| Author | Srirangam Srinivasarao |
|---|---|
| Language | Telugu |
| Genre | Poetry |
Publication date | 1950 |
| Publication place | India |
Maha Prasthanam is a Telugu-language anthology of poems written by Srirangam Srinivasarao. It is considered an epic and magnum opus in modern Indian poetry. [1][2][3] The work is a compilation of poetry written between 1930 and 1940.[4] When it was published in 1950, it redefined the Telugu literary world. Maha Prasthanam meaning The Great Journey to a New World, was also made into an Indian movie by the same name.[5] The book was reprinted for the 31st time in 2010.[6]
Honour
[edit]Sri Sri garnered the honoured title of Mahakavi (The Great Poet) after writing this epic.
References
[edit]- ^ T. Venkata Rao (16 September 2006). "Portrait of a revolutionary". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 July 2007. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
- ^ "Rich tributes paid to Sri Sri". The Hindu. 11 September 2009. Archived from the original on 14 September 2009. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ "Musical event on Sri Sri tomorrow". The Hindu. 20 November 2010. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ "A fitting tribute to a great poet". The Hindu. 1 May 2009. Archived from the original on 5 May 2009. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
- ^ "A penchant for the poor". The Hindu. 8 July 2002. Archived from the original on 14 November 2003. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ "Tribute to 'Mahakavi' Sri Sri". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
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