aDavi baapiraaju
V. Chowdary Jampala
> Is this the same author of a beautiful novel by name, 'Hima Bindhu'?
> Twenty years ago, I guess, I first read this novel, and was so impressed
> with it's beautiful style and contents that I have read it many many
> times. My eldest brother got this novel as a wedding gift, and am sure
> he still keeps it with him(he is in his fifties now). He treats this
> novel as one of his valuable possessions.
It appears to be a common phenomenon among readers of 'aDavi bapiraju'
books. The favorite book may be different, but the readers seem to treasure the
book and read it again and again. I have seen this happen with many people.
> I tried to get hold of some other novels of ABR, but I could not.
> What are his other famous novels(other than those mentioned by
> RRavella)? And, by any chance, do anyone has any of his novels?
> If yes, I am interested in borrowing and reading them. If not, can
> someone point me to the place where I can buy them? Thanks.
aDavi baapiraaju (1895-1952), hailing from Bheemavaram in West
gOdaavari districts, was a renaissance man: a writer, painter, lawyer,
teacher, journalist, editor and an orator. He was a nationalist and went to
jail during the independence movement. He was the principal of aandhra jaateeya
kaLaaSaala for a while and then was the editor of 'meejaan' magazine. He even
worked as Art director for a few films.
As a writer, he is known for both his novels and short stories
as well as poetry. His poetry flowed like a stream in a forest- rhythmic and
light. varda gOdaari is onw of his famous poems.
Besides himabindu, he also wrote the following novels: tupaanu,
naaraayaNa raavu, gOna gannaa reDDy, kOnangi, naruDu, aDavi SaantiSree.
Each of these takes a different theme (two of them are historical, others are
'social' novels). His novels, besides being great entertainers, offered a
lot of detail and a wealth of information about various topics.
In 50s, aandhra University conducted a novel competetion aroudn a them
reflecting contemporary Telugu life. I do not know this for sure, but I also
beleive that the theme may ahve to contain 'friendship' as well. baapiraaju's
'naaraayaNa raavu' won the first place whereas viSwanaatha satyannaarayaNa's
'vEyi padAgalu' won the second place. (It upset viSwanaatha's fans
considerably).
I heard that he had immense promise as a painter. His name is always
mentioned when discussing famous painters from AndhrapradEsh.
Regards. --- V. Chowdary Jampala
PS: Well, we have another baapiraaju who was a famous poet as well. Who is he?
No, it is not kanumoori baapiraaju, ex-minister.
V. Chowdary Jampala
>Adavi Bapiraju's style is gripping especially when you read
> "Gona Ganna Reddy" He had mastered Grandhika Telugu, History
>and the beauty of prose writing. Himabindu is great. but Narayana
>Rao is 'Sanghikam'
The above reference to 'graandhika telugu' may give the erroneous
(probably unintended) impression that baapiraaju did not write in
'vyaavahaarika' (colloquial) Telugu. His use of language generally was not
'graandhika' but 'sishTa vyavahaarika' (or the elite colloquial). However, it
often was 'paatrochitam' (fit the characters and situations). So, the
historical novels employed an 'Old Telugu' style both in descriptions and
conversations, whereas the contemporary novels employed contemporary language.
>to me Gona Ganna Reddy is the master piece
His novels were filled with gentle romance, drama and often an element
of mystery. 'gOna gannaareDDi' cited by Srikanth gaaru is an example. A novel
set in the period of rudrama dEvi's ascension to the kaakatheeya throne, it
has a renegade warrior as a hero, a torrid romantic affair with a princess,
palace intrigue, treacherous villains, patriotic fervor, heroic battles,
chivalry, gallantry, and a surprise ending at climax.
I still remember the first tiem I read that book (that was my first
baapiraaju book). I was in high school and was terribly impressed by this book
and even more impressed when my parents and aunts and uncles told me that this
was their favorite book too. (Later, I realized that the English novelists like
Sir Walter Scott must have influenced/ inspired the author).
It surprises me that this novel was never filmed. One of the parlor
games we played in our circle was how to cast the film version.
>Jampala garu and Palana garu, please throw some light on AdaviBapiraju
I posted earlier today on this subject. Please drop me a note if u
haven't seen that.
regards. --- V. Chowdary Jampala
Vasantha Erraguntla
>
> As a writer, he is known for both his novels and short stories
>as well as poetry. His poetry flowed like a stream in a forest- rhythmic and
>light. varda gOdaari is onw of his famous poems.
Is the poem Varada gOdaari you are referring to the following?
uppongi poyindi gOdaavari, taanu teppunna egasindi gOdaavari
kondaLo urikindi kOnallu nindindi, Akaasa ganagato hastaalu kalipindi
uppongi poyindi gOdaavari
Could someone complete this poem, please? This was in the 5th/6th std. first language
Telugu text of the AP State board schools ... anyone remembers it?
Thanks
-Vasantha
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