![]() ![]() In Amur’s writings, we see his ability to understand all nuances of this sort. A meritorious work, in particular, carries within itself the ability to indirectly create the literary standards for its time. Amur’s distinctive outlook was founded on intellectual courageĬonsequently, Amur’s critique of a (literary) work is also a critique of a cultural context and milieu.Īs much as a work is an independent creation in and of itself, so much is it a product of the culture that helped create it. Amur’s writings exemplify his ability to discern the multiplicity of voices within a language. ![]() ![]() The reason for this is that any linguistic tradition necessarily contains echoes of the culture within which it was formed. It is impossible to write serious criticism of a literary work without a knowledge of the language’s literary tradition. A middle-aged GS Amur (Kamat’s Potpourri) Kannada, English, Sanskrit, and Marathi - a deep and thorough knowledge of the literatures of these languages underpin his critical writings. His rare and immense capacity to analyse the Kannada sensibility within the canvas of a universal literary sensibility gave him a unique standing in the field of literary criticism. ![]()
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