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Poem anthology by Srirangam Srinivasarao

Maha Prasthanam
AuthorSrirangam Srinivasarao
LanguageTelugu
GenrePoetry
Publication date1950
Publication placeIndia

Maha Prasthanam is a Telugu-language anthology of poems written by Srirangam Srinivasarao. It is considered an epic and magnum opus in modern Indian poetry. The work is a compilation of poetry written between 1930 and 1940. When it was published in 1950, it redefined the Telugu literary world. Maha Prasthanam meaning The Great Journey to a New World, was also made into an Indian movie by the same name. The book was reprinted for the 31st time in 2010.

Honour

Sri Sri garnered the honoured title of Mahakavi (The Great Poet) after writing this epic.

References

  1. T. Venkata Rao (16 September 2006). "Portrait of a revolutionary". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 July 2007. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  2. "Rich tributes paid to Sri Sri". The Hindu. 11 September 2009. Archived from the original on 14 September 2009. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  3. "Musical event on Sri Sri tomorrow". The Hindu. 20 November 2010. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  4. "A fitting tribute to a great poet". The Hindu. 1 May 2009. Archived from the original on 5 May 2009. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  5. "A penchant for the poor". The Hindu. 8 July 2002. Archived from the original on 14 November 2003. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  6. "Tribute to 'Mahakavi' Sri Sri". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 February 2012.

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