Introduction

I, Dr.C.N.Ramachandran, had my Honours and Master's degrees in English literature and language from Mysore university (India), and doctoral degree in British drama from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio). Besides, I have a degree in Law and Teaching of English.

I have taught varied courses in English literature and language in different universities including Miami University, Mangalore University, and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). At present, I work on Indian Folk Epics.

I write both in English and Kannada (language of Karnataka, India).

My published works include:

Works: English (5) …. Kannada: (12)

Novel: Shodha

Critical Theory: 1) Sahitya Vimarshe 2) Vasaahatottara chintane 3) Odugaru mattu Oduvike 4) Taulanika Sahitya

Collections of Critical Essays: 1) Shilpa Vinyasa 2) Swarupa 3 Aashaya-Aakriti 4) Parampare-Pratirodha, etc.

Translations: Male Madeshwara, Reminiscences of a Hunter, etc.

Awards and Recognition:

i) Karnataka Sahitya Akademi Award for Lifetime Achievement (2000)

ii) Kushi Janapada Award for Male Madeshwara translation

iii) Katha Award for best translated story, 94

iv) Vardhamana Award, for the best critical work, 94

v) Member, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi (2003-).

vi) Member of Phi Kappa Phi


The posts that follow will be a collection of articles written (and to be written) by me on Indian Folklore epics in Kannada. Please feel free to post your comments and/or send comments to chilrr@yahoo.com.