Thakur Prasad Murmu
Thakur Prasad Murmu | |
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Thakur Prasad Murmu | |
| Born | 1931 Loyadi village, East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India |
| Died | 12 May 2018 (aged 87) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Subject | Santhali Writings |
Thakur Prasad Murmu (1931—2018) was a Santhali writer and educator.[1][2] He wrote his first poetry book in 1947. Santal Hul is one of his notable publications.
Early Life And Education
Murmu was born in 1931 in Loyadi village, East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India. He published his first poetry book in 1947. It is noted that he financed his college education through the sales of his books. [3]
Literary Career
Murmu was a regular contributor to Hor Sambad, a Santali periodical, where he published various poems and short stories. One of his notable works is Santal Hul, which delves into the history of the Santal rebellion. His life and literary contributions have been featured in a documentary alongside other prominent Santali writers, highlighting his significant role in the development of Santali literature[4] [5][6]
Death
Thakur Prasad Murmu passed away on 12 May 2018.
References
- ^ "Thakur Prasad Murmu". Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ "Biography of Thakur Prasad Murmu". YouTube. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ https://lokfolk.blogspot.com/2009/05/santalwriterspoetsstoryteller.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- ^ https://search.worldcat.org/title/4-santhali-writers/oclc/981454635
- ^ https://lokfolk.blogspot.com/2009/05/santalwriterspoetsstoryteller.html
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santhal_rebellion