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Giant Genius Bhyrappa And Mirrors Of His Novels
by M.S. Vijaya Haran, ಎಂ ಎಸ್ ವಿಜಯಾ ಹರನ್
Happy Birthday, Bhyrappa garu!
*****
4.5 Stars
One Liner: A comprehensive compilation; a must-read for Bhyrappa fans
The book is a collection of memories and experiences of various translators who worked with Bhyrappa and translated his works into a multitude of languages. Creating a book like this is no small feat when we consider the extent of translations- the languages, the reprints, and the varied medium in which the great man’s works were presented. Giant Genius Bhyrappa and Mirrors of His Novels is a result of the tremendous hard work of M.S. Vijaya Haran, a senior broadcaster and researcher.
Bhyrappa’s books were translated into many regional Indian languages, along with Samskritam, Chinese, and Russian. A total of seven novels were translated into Samskritam- Sartha, Daatu, Dharmashree, Aavarana, Vamshavriksha, Tabbaliyu, and Parva. Parva was translated into Chinese and Russian. Then we have his books in Telugu, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, etc.
For someone who read just one book by the literary genius (and the other English translations on the TBR list), reading this compilation has been a treat. I was unsure whether I could read it from start to finish and not end up with spoilers for his works. Yet, I wanted to read it all and know more. I had to skim through a few pieces as the translators went into detail about the stories and characters from the books they translated.
The translator’s experiences came straight from the people themselves (or their dear ones in the case of the departed souls). Each piece started with the translator’s picture and ended with their bio (icing on the cake).
It would be unfair if I didn’t mention Subbu Publications in my review. This is a huge book with 578 pages. The font size and print are great. Big enough to read (even for seniors) and neatly spaced text throughout.
To summarize, Giant Genius Bhyrappa and Mirrors of His Novels is a tribute to the literary genius and a wonderful way to know more about the man behind many successful novels. He is Bharat’s treasure indeed.
I received a review copy from Indica Books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
This review is posted as a part of the Thousand Reviewers Club.
*****
Read the full review here
*****
4.5 Stars
One Liner: A comprehensive compilation; a must-read for Bhyrappa fans
The book is a collection of memories and experiences of various translators who worked with Bhyrappa and translated his works into a multitude of languages. Creating a book like this is no small feat when we consider the extent of translations- the languages, the reprints, and the varied medium in which the great man’s works were presented. Giant Genius Bhyrappa and Mirrors of His Novels is a result of the tremendous hard work of M.S. Vijaya Haran, a senior broadcaster and researcher.
Bhyrappa’s books were translated into many regional Indian languages, along with Samskritam, Chinese, and Russian. A total of seven novels were translated into Samskritam- Sartha, Daatu, Dharmashree, Aavarana, Vamshavriksha, Tabbaliyu, and Parva. Parva was translated into Chinese and Russian. Then we have his books in Telugu, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, etc.
For someone who read just one book by the literary genius (and the other English translations on the TBR list), reading this compilation has been a treat. I was unsure whether I could read it from start to finish and not end up with spoilers for his works. Yet, I wanted to read it all and know more. I had to skim through a few pieces as the translators went into detail about the stories and characters from the books they translated.
The translator’s experiences came straight from the people themselves (or their dear ones in the case of the departed souls). Each piece started with the translator’s picture and ended with their bio (icing on the cake).
It would be unfair if I didn’t mention Subbu Publications in my review. This is a huge book with 578 pages. The font size and print are great. Big enough to read (even for seniors) and neatly spaced text throughout.
To summarize, Giant Genius Bhyrappa and Mirrors of His Novels is a tribute to the literary genius and a wonderful way to know more about the man behind many successful novels. He is Bharat’s treasure indeed.
I received a review copy from Indica Books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
This review is posted as a part of the Thousand Reviewers Club.
*****
Read the full review here