S L Bhyrappaย is a Kannada novelist, whose works are immensely
popular both within and beyond Karnataka. Widely regarded as one of India's foremost writers, his novels are unique in terms of theme, structure, and characterisation. Recipient of Saraswathi Samman forย Mandra Bhyrappa has the honour of receiving
many other awards as well.ย His novels are translated into almost all
Indian languages including Sanskrit and English.
