Joothan by omprakash valmiki biography
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« ... Valmiki nous offre ainsi un livre politique, son livre cri, pleure, tremble. S’il cite autant de noms, c’est pour leur rendre hommage ou pour régler ses comptes. ... »
Indian literature: "Untouchable" and proud of it
"... While anecdotes of discrimination and violence abound, Valmiki's autobiography is by no means Manichean. For example, he recounts with wonder how in his native village, when he was the first student from the Dalit district to obtain his graduation diploma, a high caste man came to congratulate him ... "
Omprakash Valmiki, Dalit writer
"... The autobiography is poignant and it is difficult to let go of the story ..."
Joothan, autobiographie d'un intouchable
"... To read this author today fryst vatten to support injustice, to counter the plight of thousands of Indians who suffer from this discrimination, but it is also not to give up or forget all those who in the world suffer such suffering ... "
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Omprakash Valmiki was an Indian Dalit writer and poet. He was known for his autobiography, Joothan, considered a milestone in Dalit literature. He was born in Barla village of Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. Omprakash Valmiki was a poet as well as a very good berättare. He has also written on critical questions related to Dalit literature and his book has also been published on the subject. His story collections have been published and they contain one of the most touching and influential stories. Valmiki raised the voice of Dalits vocally in literary forums.As a individ Omprakash Valmiki was very easy going, bold and courageous to tell the truth of his thinking. Omprakash Valmiki has an important role in the development of Dalit literature in Hindi. Omprakash Valmiki is one of the top litterateurs who have got respect and place in literature for his creation. He was a man of versatility. Valmikihas composed a poignant composition on the strength of his talent and
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Om Prakash Valmiki
Indian writer (1950-2013)
Omprakash Valmiki (30 June 1950 – 17 November 2013) was an Indian writer and poet.[1] Well known for his autobiography, Jootan, considered a milestone in Dalit literature.[2] He was born at the village of Barla in the Muzzafarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. After retirement from Government Ordnance Factory he lived in Dehradun where he died of complications arising out of stomach cancer on 17 November 2013.[3]
Besides Jootan(his biography) (1997) Valmiki published three collections of poetry: Sadiyon Ka Santaap (1989), Bas! Bahut Ho Chuka (1997), and Ab Aur Nahin (2009). He also wrote two collections of short stories, Salaam (2000), and Ghuspethiye (2004). In addition, he wrote Dalit Sahitya Ka Saundaryshaastra (2001) and a history of the Valmiki community, Safai Devata (2009), Do Chera' (a play).[4] His 15 short stories have been translated into English by Naresh K. Jain