Eminent critic, writer Dr GS Amur passes away at 95

Veteran critic and writer Dr GS Amur died at the age of 95 following age-related ailments at his residence in Bengaluru. Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has expressed grief on his demise and extended condolences on the family.

Bengaluru: Veteran critic and versatile writer Dr G S Amur died here on Monday due to age-related ailments, family sources said.

He was 95 and the end came at his residence, they said.

The literateur, known for his proficiency in both Kannada and English, was a recipient of several prestigious honours, including the Sahitya Akademi Award, Rajyotsava Award and Bharatiya Bhasha Award.

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His much-acclaimed books in Kannada include 'Are Kannada Kadambariya Belavanige', 'Arthaloka', 'Vyavasaya' and 'Kaadambariya Swaroopa'.

Amur's English works included 'Forbidden Fruit, Views on Indo-Anglian Fiction' and 'Colonial Consciousness in Commonwealth Literature'.

In his condolence message, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said that Amur got his doctorate for his thesis on 'The Concept of Comedy: A Re-statement".

"Amur had equal command over English and Kannada. He was the leading figure in critiquing the modern Kannada literature," he said.

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