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Ravindra Pratap Singh
DR. R.P. Singh
Ravindra Pratap Singh in 2024
Born (1976-08-01) August 1, 1976 (age 48)
Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Playwright, Poet, Essayist, Critic, Professor
Notable workThe Flea Market and Other Plays, The Words and Other Poems
AwardsNational Sahitya Ratna Award (2023)

Ravindra Pratap Singh (born August 1, 1976) is an Indian playwright, poet, essayist, and critic who writes in English and Hindi. A Professor of English at the University of Lucknow, he is known for his socio-political plays, poetry, and contributions to academic research in literature and cultural studies. Singh has received various national and international accolades, including the National Sahitya Ratna Award in 2023.

Early Life and Education

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Ravindra Pratap Singh was born on August 1, 1976, in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh, India. He began writing and publishing during his high school years. Singh pursued higher education in English literature and later obtained a PhD, focusing on literary criticism and cross-cultural studies.[1]

Academic and Literary Career

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Singh is a professor in the English Department at the University of Lucknow. His academic contributions include numerous research papers in international journals, addressing themes such as globalization, cultural studies, and literary theory.[2][3]

Singh's plays, including the critically acclaimed The Flea Market and Other Plays (2011), explore contemporary societal issues with a focus on the human condition.[4] His poetry collections, such as The Words and Other Poems (2017), highlight his philosophical and cultural reflections.[5]

In addition to his work in English, Singh has contributed significantly to Hindi literature, writing essays and poems that delve into cultural identity and philosophical inquiries.[6]

Awards and Recognition

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Singh has been recognized for his literary and academic achievements on various platforms. His awards include:

  • National Sahitya Ratna Award (2023) for his outstanding contributions to literature.[7]
  • Recognition from the University of Lucknow for his international publications in literature.[8]

Major Works

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  • The Flea Market and Other Plays (2011)[9]
  • The Words and Other Poems (2017)[10]
  • Research articles published in journals such as the Journal of Applied Cultural Studies and Contemporary Literary Review India.[11][12]

Personal Life

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Ravindra Pratap Singh resides in Lucknow, India, where he continues to teach, write, and mentor students. He is actively involved in promoting cross-cultural and interdisciplinary studies.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "Award for Lucknow University's English Department Professor". The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  2. ^ "Globalization and Inequality". University of Hyderabad Herald. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  3. ^ "Research on Globalization". Journal of Applied Cultural Studies. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  4. ^ R.P. Singh (2011). The Flea Market and Other Plays. Cyberwit.net.
  5. ^ "The Words and Other Poems". Creation and Criticism. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  6. ^ "Hindi Poems of Ravindra Pratap Singh". Surta. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  7. ^ "LU Prof Gets National Sahitya Ratna Award". The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  8. ^ "Award for Lucknow University's English Department Professor". The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  9. ^ R.P. Singh (2011). The Flea Market and Other Plays. Cyberwit.net.
  10. ^ "The Words and Other Poems". Creation and Criticism. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  11. ^ "Research on Globalization". Journal of Applied Cultural Studies. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  12. ^ "Five Poems by R.P. Singh". Setu Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  13. ^ "Original Thinking is Necessary for Good Literature". Tarun Mitra. Retrieved 2024-12-04.