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Manohar Publishers and Distributors The Songs of Tukoba by Gail Omvedt And Bharat Patankar
Language: EnglishPages: 180About The BookTukoba (Tukaram) was a seventeenth century Bhakti Sant (saint-poet) of the Varkari movement in Maharashtra. He is still considered the best Marathi poet. These new translations by Gail Omvedt and Bharat Patankar seek to capture the wonder of his writing, his lyricism and his profound meanings. About The AuthorGail OmvedtA renowned scholar, Gail Omvedt has held several senior positions at various universities, the last one being Chair Professor for the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair for Social Change and Development, IGNOU, New Delhi.She has published widely from different prestigious publishing houses and her most recent work is the revised version of her Ph. D dissertation, Cultural Revolt in a Colonial Society:Bharat PatnakarBharat Patnakar is national president of Shramik Mukti Dal, which is based on the theories of Marx, Phule, Ambedkar, Buddh