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A. Srinivasa Raghavan
Writer

A. Srinivasa Raghavan

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Writing the Tamil poetry collection Vellai Paravai.

Vellai Paravai · Udhaya Kanni

Born
23 October 1905
Birthplace
Kandiyur, India
Died
5 January 1975

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A. Srinivasa Raghavan

A. Srinivasa Raghavan was a Tamil poet, critic and professor of English.

Early life

Education

Attended school in Nagapattinam and graduated from St Joseph’s College in Tiruchirapalli.

Career

  1. Teaching

    English literature

    Taught at several colleges.

  2. 1951–1969

    Principal

    Led V.O.C. College in Tuticorin.

Selected work

Vellai Paravai

Received the Sahitya Akademi Award for the poetry collection.

Udhaya Kanni

Wrote the play.

Beyond work

Publishing

Published the Tamil magazine Sindhanai and English magazine Triveni.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: Ezhuthalan, Bharathi 81st Birthday Souvinir. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.