Jaishankar Prasad

Jaishankar Prasad (1889–1937) was an Indian poet, playwright and novelist.

Also recorded as Prasad; jayshankar Prasad; Jaishankar Prasad 'Prasad'.

Overview

Born at Varanasi in 1889, died at Varanasi in 1937.

In detail

the recorded working language is Hindi and Sanskrit.

The authority associates the name with Chhayavaad.

Works named in the authority record are Kamayani, Skandagupta and Chandragupta.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jaishankar Prasad”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1193180: Jaishankar Prasad

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