C. P. Siddhashrama


Chidananda Parasappa Siddhashrama known as CPS or Prof. Siddhashrama, is an Indian academic, writer, critic, and poet who is known for his works in Kannada. He is a retired professor of Mysore University where he served as the acting Vice Chancellor. In 2020, for his contributions to the field of literature, Siddhashrama has been awarded the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award by Government of Karnataka.

Career

;As academic
Siddhashrama served as a Kannada professor in Mysore university's Kuvempu Institution for Kannada Studies, where he was also the director of the institution. He served as the acting Vice Chancellor of the university.
;As writer
He is known for his works in literary criticism and research. His works on Old and Medieval Kannada literature are noted.
His critical work on modern Kannada literature 'Hosa Ale: Sahitya Vimarshe' was published in 1978. His other works including 'Shodha Sampada' and 'Mastiyavara Kavya: Ondu Adhyayana'.

Literary works

;CriticismHosa Ale HolahuNikashaDitada Dittiya PayanaDevanura Mahadeva Sahityada OlanotaAsmitheVilanghanaKannada Sahitya Mattu Vishwapragne Ambigara ChowdaiahKannada Kavya VicharaSahitya VivekaSahitya ShikharagaluSeemaatheetha
;ResearchMastiyavara Kavya: Ondu Adhyayana PaarangathaShodha Sampada L. Basavaraju Avara Jeevana Mattu Sahitya Vimarshe
;Collection of poemsMugila Mareya NesaraJaagarada JangamaKavyamandara
; Autobiography
  • ''Naanallada Nanu''

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