Authors and poets from Karnataka have contributed to the world of literature in a major way. These literary personalities continue to influence generations of readers through their writings in English or in regional languages. Many of these writers and authors have produced exemplary works that have helped to bring about reforms in the society. Here is a list of the famous literary authors and poets from Karnataka.
- A. V. Varadachar
- Aa.Na.Kru
- Adya Rangacharya
- Arati Monappa
- Aravind Adiga: A first- timer, wins the Man Booker Prize 2008
- Beechi
- Chittala
- Chandrashekhar Kambar
- Chandrashekhar Patil
- Girish Karnad
- K.V. Puttappa (Kuvempu)
- Prof. Itigi Eranna: Mr. Eranna is the first person who wrote shayiris in Kannada. He is a Professor of Kannada in Vijayanagara College, Hospet. He was a major force of North Karnataka during Gokak Chaluvali. He has written books for kids, film songs, and was recently awarded by the State Government.
- Kaykini
- P Lankesh
- Dr. Panchakshari Hiremath
- R.K. Narayan
- Samasa
- Sarita Mandanna
- S.L. Bairappa
- Shivarudrappa
- K.V. Subbanna
- Triveni
- Tejaswi
- H S Shivaprakash
- Kavery Nambisan
- Jayant Kaikini
- M.S. Sathyu
- P.T. Narasimhachar
- UR Ananthamurthy
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