Narmad Suvarna Chandrak (Narmad Gold Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 10 (1949) Winner
Gaurishankar Govardhanram Joshi (pen name: Dhumketu)
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Gaurishankar Govardhanram Joshi (Dhumketu)
Pen Names:
Dhumketu（Pen name used primarily for publishing short stories and novels）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1892-12-12 （Virpur, Virpur State, British India）
- Died
- 1965-03-11 （India (place not specified)） age 72
- Nationality
- Indian
- Languages
- Gujarati, English
- Religion
- Hinduism (born into a Baj Khedawal Brahmin family)
- Residence History
- Virpur (birthplace) → Bilkha (studied/used Bilkha library) → Gondal (worked as a clerk in railway) → Ahmedabad (lived and pursued literary activities)
Career
- Occupations
- Short story writer, Novelist, Playwright, Travel writer, Teacher, Clerk
- Active Years
- 1910-1965
- Affiliations
- Sahitya Akademi (adviser)
- Influenced By
- Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilkha (local ashram library and self-study) | — | Sanskrit and English | — | 〜1920 | India |
Bilkha (local ashram library and self-study)
Sanskrit and English
Period:
〜1920
Year of Graduation:
1920
Country:
India
Learned Sanskrit and English through studying at the ashram library; education largely by self-study
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak | — | — | Ranjitram award committee (details not specified) | Declined |
| 1949 | Narmad Suvarna Chandrak | — | — | Narmad award committee (details not specified) | Winner |
Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak
1935
Organization:
Ranjitram award committee (details not specified)
Result:
Declined
Narmad Suvarna Chandrak
1949
Organization:
Narmad award committee (details not specified)
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Post Office (short story)
1923 Short storyA poignant short story depicting human emotions; translated as "The Letter" and included in international anthologies.
Human relationshipsEmotional nuanceCommunication
Translations
- "The Letter" (English translation, included in anthologies)
Tankha (short story collection)
1926 Short story collectionA 1926 collection of short stories. The four volumes of Tankha are regarded as milestones in Gujarati literature.
RomanticismHuman psychologySocial context
Aamrapali (historical novel)
1954 Historical novelA historical novel set in ancient times, part of the author's Gupta-era novel series.
Ancient historyPower and character portrayalHeroic narratives
Bibliography
- Tankha (1926)
- Tankha-2 (1928)
- Post Office (short story, 1923)
- Aamrapali (1954)
- Numerous historical and social novels (over 250 books published)
Translations of Works
- "Post Office" translated as "The Letter" and included in the US anthology "Stories From Many Lands"
- Included in Sahitya Akademi English anthologies and Penguin collections
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Dramatic and lyrical styleElements of romanticismPowerful depiction of emotions
- Recurring Motifs
- Human emotions and psychologySocial classes and professionsHistorical figures and ancient history
Legacy
Regarded as one of the pioneers of the Gujarati short story. His short fiction is praised for its emotional power and drama; some stories were included in international anthologies.
Academic Societies
- Gujarati Sahitya Parishad
- Sahitya Akademi (served as an adviser)
Archives
- Gujarati Sahitya Parishad archives (holds material related to Dhumketu)
In Popular Culture
- English translation of "Post Office" included in overseas anthologies, contributing to his international recognition
Trivia
- Born Gaurishankar Govardhanram Joshi.
- Widely known by his pen name Dhumketu.
- Credited with writing 492 short stories.
- Published over 250 books in various genres.
- Declined the Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak in 1935.