Navalram

Navalram (Gujarati: નવલરામ) (1836–1888) was a noted author and critic of Gujarati literature. He is considered as the first critic of modern Gujarati literature.

Life

He was born at Surat, in Gujarat. By profession, he was a school teacher.

Contribution

Naval Ram was a critic of distinction besides writing literary essays and book reviews. In 1867 AD. Navalram penned "BHATNU BHOPALU" and "VEERMATI" in 1869 AD.

References

• 'Navalram' by Rameśa Ma Śukla, Published in 1988, Sahitya Akademi (New Delhi)

• Milestones in Gujarati Literature by K M Jhaveri.

• Brahmbhatt, Prasad. (2003) Kavyasarita. (Literary Criticism of the evolution of Poetry). Ahmedabad: Parshwa Publication.

• Trivedi, Ramesh. M. (1994) Arvachin Gujarati Sahityano Itihaas. (History of Modern Gujarati Literature). Ahmedabad: Adarsh Prakashan.

• Trivedi, Ramesh. M. (2005) Gujarati Sahityano Itihaas. (History of Gujarati Literature). Ahmedabad: Adarsh Prakashan.

Exteranal links

• History of Gujarati Literature