Kannada Writers: Dr. Kota Shivarama Karanth

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Celebrating Kannada and Kannadigas: Dr. Kota Shivram Karanth (1902-1997)
His work includes 42 novels, 31 plays, Four short stories, Six books of essays and sketches, thirteen books on art, including a history of world art and an authoritative work on Chalukyan sculpture and architecture, A standard treatise on the Yakshagana, with which dramatic form, his? name is identified, A three volume book of knowledge for children, A four volume encyclopedia on science for grown ups, 240 children's books Six books on travel, and the list is still incomplete... Read On