S L Bhyrappaย is a Kannada novelist, whose works are immensely
popular both within and beyond Karnataka. Widely regarded as one of Indiaยs
foremost writers, his novels are unique in terms of theme, structure, and
characterisation. Recipient of ยSaraswathi Sammanย 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.
