Yogesh Joshi (poet)

Yogesh Joshi
Born
Yogesh Bhanuprasad Joshi

(1955-07-03) 3 July 1955
OccupationPoet, short story writer, novelist, editor
LanguageGujarati
EducationMaster of Science
Alma materGujarat University
PeriodPostmodern Gujarati literature
GenresShort story, novel, free verse, Ghazal
Years active1968–present
Notable works
  • Avaajnu Ajavalu (1984)
  • Samudi (1984)
  • Motiba (1998)
  • Adhakhuli Baari (2001)
Notable awards
SpouseRashmi Joshi (1981 - present)
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Yogesh Joshi is a Gujarati language poet, short story writer, novelist, and editor from Gujarat, India. He is an editor of Parab, a publication of Gujarati Sahitya Parishad. His significant works include Avaajnu Ajavalu (1984; Collection of poems), Samudi (1984; Novel), Motiba (1998; Biography) and Adhakhuli Baari (2001; Collection of Short stories). He was awarded the Narmad Suvarna Chandrak award for his book Motiba.