Pragatisheela

Pragatishila ( _kn. ಪ್ರಗತಿಶೀಲ is a form of literature in Kannada language.It is one of the five forms of modern Kannada literature. Other four being, "Navodaya", "Navya", "Dalita" and "Bandaya". [ [http://www.upsc.gov.in/exams/notifications/csp2008/syll-main/csma-knnd.htm UPSC official website] ]

"Pragatishila" which literally means "Progressive", is a simplistic form of fiction literature meant for the common man. It gained the popularity for a short period of time.

Prominent writers

Some of the important writers in this form of literature were A.N. Krishna Rao ("A.Na.Kru"), Basavaraj Kattimani, T.R. Subba Rao ("Ta Ra Su") and Chaduranga. [ [http://www.indiaclub.com/Shop/AuthorSelect.asp?Author=Chaduranga Chaduranga] ] please include Niranjana Name. Kulakanda Shivaraya.

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