 Prof.
L S Sheshagiri Rao (75) is a renowned literary critic and writer
in both Kannada and English. Having taught English for 41 years at
college and university level, he has written comprehensive works like
'English Sahitya Charitra' in Kannada about the history of English
literature.
Prof. Rao, as the first chairman of Kannada Pustaka Pradhikara,
has also striven to develop children's literature in Karnataka. His
contribution to the world of literature still continues.
Prof Rao's notable English works:
- A history of Kannada literature.
- An introduction to Modern Kannda literature.
- Maasti Venkatesha Iyengar, T.P. Kailasam.
- Sixty years of Kannada poetry.
- Sixty years of Kannada Prose.
- Sixty years of Kannada short story.
Important Kannada works of Prof. Sheshagiri Rao:
- Kadambari-samanya Manushya.
- France Kaavya.
- William Shakespeare.
- Sahitya-Baduku.
- Sahitya Vishleshane.
- T.P. Kailasam.
 Awards:
- Rajyotsava award
- Karnataka Sahitya Academi award
- Diamond Jubilee award of Kannada Sahitya
- ParishatVardhamana award
- Dr A.Na.Kru award
- B.M. Sri award
- Kempegowda award
- B.M. Inamdar award
- Kaavyananda award and other felicitations
Prof. Rao is a literary critic of national fame. He is a
member of national level literary bodies like National Book Trust,
Kendra Sahitya Academy and Jnanapeet award panel. He
worked as the chief editor of Bharata-Bharati Pustaka Sangha
which has brought out a collection of 510 profiles of eminent
personalities of India in different fields for children. Prof.
Rao has been writing articles on literature, particularly about
Kannada literature, for newspapers and periodicals like The Hindu,
Deccan Herald, Times of India, Anand Bazar Patrika and The Week.
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