Ravji Patel
Ravji Patel (1939–1968) was a modernist poet and novelist in Gujarati.[1] He was born in Vallavpura village in Kheda District of Gujarat. His only collection was published posthumously titled 'Angat' ( 1971).
He could only study up to the second year of college and had to leave his studies owing to financial difficulties. He worked sporadically at various places like mills, libraries, newspapers and universities and died at the age of 29 due to tuberculosis[2] after staying in Amirgadh and Anand on 8 August 1968 in Ahmedabad.
His immortal song, Mari Aankhe Kankuna Suraj Athamya has become a landmark in Gujarati literature.[2] The song flags a great change in the trends and styles of writing in Gujarati literature, bringing it into what is now known as the modern Gujarati literary trend.
Awards
He received Uma-Snehrashmi Prize for the year 1966-67.
References
- ^ Joshi, S. (1969). "Life against Death: The Poetry of Ravji Patel". Books Abroad. 43 (4): 499–503. doi:10.2307/40123774. JSTOR 40123774.
- ^ a b Saccidānandan (2001). Indian Poetry: Modernism and After : a Seminar. Sahitya Akademi. p. 94. ISBN 978-81-260-1092-9.
- Dhirubhai Thakar. Arvacheen Gujarati Sahityani Vikas Rekha Vol. 5: Adhunik ane Anuadhunik Pravaho, Ahmedabad: Gurjar Granthratna Karyalaya, 2006, ISBN 81-89166-36-0
- Film: Kashino Dikro includes his famous song mentioned above.
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