Dreams Shattered
Editor · Novels
Price: Rs. 680. Dr. Naveen is a prolific writer, renowned novelist, shorty story writer and an essayist in Telugu. His maiden novel, "Ampasayya" (1969), brought him instant fame so much so that he became Ampasaya Naveen since then. He has to his credit 30 acclaimed novels, 70 short stories, published in five volumes. A collection of his short stories also appeared in English translation with the title, "Lifescapes". Many honours and rewards came his way. His novel "Antasravanti" won for him the Telugu University (Hyderabad) 'Best Novel' award for the year 1994. The Ministry of HRD, New Delhi, awarded him a Senior Fellowship for the year 19997-1998. Dr. Naveen's critique of the 'Emergency' (1975-1977) in India appeared as "Cheekati Rojulu" ("Dark Days"). The Central Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, published his "Imprints of Time" ("Kalarekhalu") as a national award bestowed on him. Kakatiya University, Warangal, honoured him with the Degree of "Doctor of Letters". He deserves the award of Jnanpith for his contribution to literature.