The rise of Shripad Krishna Kolhatkar (1871-1934) was an important event in modern Marathi Literature. His impact on Marathi Literature was so great that the period between 1892 and 1925 is described as the Age of Kolhatkar. His creative imagination not only enriched different forms of literature, it set new trends also. The plays he wrote proved to be the harbinger of a new age. His critical reviews helped develop modern criticism in Marathi. Variously described as the 'Pio- neer Playwright', 'the father of modern Marathi criticism', 'the high priest of humour', Kolhatkar is rightly credited with starting a new age in drama, criticism and humour in Marathi. Also, with only sixteen or seventeen poems that he has written, he seems to have influenced the modern poetic tradition known as Ravikiran Mandal. His contribution was recognized not only in the area of short story and novel, but also in scientific subjects like Astrology and Mathematics. Marathi Literature took a new turn as a result of his pioneering work.
M.L.Varadpande, 23.6.1936, M.A. Research Officer in the Union Public Service Commission; wide ranging literary output in Marathi, Hindi and English; Assistant Editor of Alochana (Marathi); member of the various committees of Nagpur University; member of the Advisory Committee of Rajasthan Government; Research Fellow of Indian Council of Historical Research.
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