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Ramanlal Jethalal Joshi

ラマンラール・ジェタラル・ジョシ

Ramanlal Jethalal Joshi

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1926-05-22 （Heerpura village (near Vijapur), Gujarat）
Died
2006-09-10 （Ahmedabad, Gujarat） age 80
Nationality
Indian
Languages
Gujarati, English, Hindi
Residence History
Heerpura (birthplace) → Vadnagar (early education) → Pilvai (secondary education) → Vadodara (undergraduate studies) → Mumbai / University of Bombay (postgraduate) → Ahmedabad (career and later life)

Career

Occupations
literary critic, editor, professor, researcher
Active Years
1950-2006
Affiliations
Gujarat University (School of Languages), Gujarat Sahitya Akademi, Gujarati Sahitya Parishad, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, University Grants Commission (UGC)
Memberships
Gujarat Sahitya Akademi (Chairman), Gujarati Sahitya Parishad (Vice President), Sahitya Akademi (General Council member)
Influenced By
Umashankar Joshi (doctoral advisor), Govardhanram Tripathi (subject of study)
Influenced
Mafat Oza (doctoral student)

Education

University in Vadodara
Gujarati and Sanskrit
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Period: 1947–1950
Year of Graduation: 1950
Country: India
Studied Gujarati and Sanskrit
University of Bombay
Gujarati and Sanskrit
Degree: Master of Arts
Period: 1952–1954
Year of Graduation: 1954
Country: India
MA in Gujarati and Sanskrit
Gujarat University
School of Languages
Degree: Ph.D.
Period: 1954–1962
Year of Graduation: 1962
Country: India
PhD thesis: 'Govardhanram - A Study'. Doctoral advisor: Umashankar Joshi.

Awards

Sahitya Akademi Award
1984
Work: Vivechanni Prakriya
Organization: Sahitya Akademi (New Delhi)
Result: winner
Anantrai Raval Criticism Award
1993
Organization: Unknown (literary organization)
Result: winner
Sahitya Gaurav Puraskar
2001
Work: (shared with Raghuveer Chaudhari)
Organization: Gujarat Sahitya Akademi
Result: winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Vivechanni Prakriya

1981 literary criticism

A study on the process and methodology of literary criticism, discussing the procedures of criticism in Gujarati literature.

critical methodologyGujarati literature

Govardhanram: Ek Adhyayan (Govardhanram - A Study)

1963 research / monograph

A monograph analyzing the works and ideas of Govardhanram Tripathi, based on scholarly research including PhD-related studies.

literary historyauthor study
Translations
  • English edition available (1979)

Variation on a Theme: Essays on Gujarati Literature

1993 essays / criticism

A collection of essays in English on Gujarati literature, presenting themes and author studies for an English-speaking readership.

regional literaturetranslation and introduction

Bibliography

  • Govardhanram: Ek Adhyayan (1963, updated 1978)
  • Abhipsa (1968–78)
  • Pariman (1969)
  • Shabdasetu (1970)
  • Vivechanni Prakriya (1981)
  • Variation on a Theme: Essays on Gujarati Literature (1993)
  • Nirupan (1999)
  • Granthno Panth (1999)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
scholarly and analytical styleclear and systematic exposition
Recurring Motifs
methodology of criticismhistory and tradition of Gujarati literatureauthor studies

Legacy

Ramanlal Joshi was a major figure in Gujarati literary criticism, publishing over 42 books of criticism and editions. Through his academic career at Gujarat University and leadership roles in regional literary institutions, he contributed significantly to the development of Gujarati literature; a road in Ahmedabad is named after him.

Academic Societies

  • Gujarati Sahitya Parishad
  • Gujarat Sahitya Akademi
  • Sahitya Akademi (council)

Archives

  • Gujarat University archives

In Popular Culture

  • A road in Ahmedabad is named 'Ramanlal Jethalal Joshi Road'

Trivia

  • Published over 42 books of criticism, research and editing in Gujarati.
  • Founded the literary magazine 'Uddesh' in August 1990.
  • Longtime faculty member and director at the School of Languages, Gujarat University.
  • A road in Ahmedabad is named after him.