The man of letters

Prof.G.V.Subrahmanyam M.A., Ph.D.,
UGC Emeritus Professor (1- 5-1998 to 30- 4- 2000)
Former Head, Department of Telugu
Former Dean, School of Humanities, University of Hyderabad.

Professor GVS was born in Audipudi Village, Prakasam District on 1st September 1935.
Widely recognised as Literary Critic, Researcher, Teacher and a Writer.
He is the most talented Poet, Novelist, Playwright, Lyricist, Columnist & Actor.
Highly Specialised in
:

1
Literary Theory and Studies in Rasa
2
Modern Aesthetics.
3
Comparative Literature
4
Influential Studies
5
Generic Theory
6
Evolution of Literary History
7
Puranas and Ethihasas
8
Navya Sampradaya Theory
9
Shilpa Vimarsa
10
Prabandhas

He is the most talented Orator and Artist and an able Administrator. Above all he is the most acknowledged devotee of Satya Sai Baba. He is the most blessed one and has a plethora of Grace from Bhagawan Sri Sri Sri Satya Sai Baba.

Prof. G V S bagged a number of awards from Sahitya Akademi, Central Sahitya Akademi, Government of A P, Telugu University, Vasavi Art Theater, Sri Tyagaraya Ganasabha and many literary associations. He has edited a good number of text books and published them with critical introductions.

Books written by GVS are
1 .Vira Rasamu
2.Tirupati Venkata Kavula Kavya Samiksha
3.Markandeya Purana as Source of Telugu Kavyas
4.Saraswata Sourabhamu
5.Navyalokam
6.Pillalamarri Pinavirabhadra Kavi.
7.Rasollaasamu
8.Rama Katha:Sai Sudha:
9.Abhinavalochanam
10.Andhra Sahitya Vimarsa-Angla Prabhavam
11.Aksharala Alochanalu
12.Kalamto Kalam
13.Sahitya Charitralo Charchaniyansamu
14.GVS Vyasalu
15.Kolamanam
16.Viswanatha Navya Sampradayam
17.Madhuradvaitam
18.GVS Rupakalu
19. GVS Navalalu - Kathalu
20. GVS Peetikalu
21.Anusheelana
22.Muthyala Mucchatlu
23. Navayuga Ratnalu
24. Andhra Mahabharatam - Amritatva Sadhanam
25.Suseela Kathalu
26.Vibhavana
27. 20 Satabdi Viswa Sahitya Vimarsa
28. Srinathuni Kavitha Sahityam Vibhavamu
29. Purana Vangmayamu
30. Thirupati Venkatesa Kavula Kavitha Vaibhavamu
31.Telugu Pustaka Prachurana: Samasyalu
32.Sahity Ethihas-Rachana aur sarachana
33.GVS Sahitya Samalochana
34 Andhra Puranamu - A Critical Evolution

His Achievements:
Dr. GVS established the G V S Sahiti Kalapeetam, an institute devoted to the cause of literature and arts.
He also instituted the G V S Sahiti Puraskaram ( G V S Literary Award) an annual Literary Award of Rs. 10,000/- for the best literary critic/personality in Telugu

What do learned people say about this learned man:

Dr.Mrunalini says "Dr.G.V.Subrahmanyam is the doyen of modern Telugu Criticism"

Dr. Mudigonda Veerabhadraiah says "Prof.GVS Subrahmanyam is one of the foremost critics of classical as well as modern literature. "

Dr.P Nagaraj describes him as a leading critic with intrinsic internal vision

Sri W.Chandrakanth says Dr.G V S is a critic without 'isms'.

Currently Dr. G V S is busy rewriting, compiling and editing Kavitrayas's MAHA BHARATH for TTD Devasthanam. It is the magnum opus of his literary journey. Already three books(parvas) are published by TTD. They are available in TTD book stalls.

For more information :
Prof. G V Subrahamanyam
Sri Vani 1-8-702/105, Nallakunta,
Hyderabad 500 044.
Phone: 040 -27633275

This page is created by Telugu Bhakti Pges in acknowledgemt of Dr.GVS's marathon work to Telugu Literarture and Criticism