Galaganatharu Mattu Avara Kadambarigalu by Krishnamurthy Kittur

Galaganatharu Mattu Avara Kadambarigalu by Krishnamurthy Kittur is a meticulously researched and engaging biography‑cum‑literary analysis of Galaganath (Venkatesh Trivikrambhat Kulkarni) — often hailed as the father of the Kannada novel.

Drawing on five years of research culminating in a Ph.D. thesis, Krishnamurthy Kittur explores Galaganath’s life, literary journey, and his 29 novels—focusing on their themes, social impact, and stylistic significance Roovari. First published in 1978 and reissued in 2024 by Manohara Grantha Mala, Dharwad, this revised edition spans about 488 pages and offers renewed insight into Kannada’s literary heritage ideal for students, researchers, and Kannada literature enthusiasts, Galaganatharu Mattu Avara Kadambarigalu by Krishnamurthy Kittur is both authoritative and accessible—bringing to life the novelist’s rich legacy through balanced critique and historical context