Dominic Jeeva
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Dominic Jeeva is a prominent minority Sri Lankan Tamil
author and literary figure from Sri Lanka
. He is also a member of the marginalized Dalit
caste. Dominic Jeeva was for a period of time forgotten as a writer. He first became known to non-Tamil speaking readers after a review of his book Pathukai, a collection of short stories.
caste in Jaffna
.In the beginning of his life, his career began as a beautician, at No:60 Kasturiyar Street in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. At that time, he was fascinated by Mahatma Gandhi, and the policies of Indian Congress Party. During this period he was acquainted with Mr.Tampo Rajagopal Master, who inspired him to read various books, and initially taught him to write and introduced him to many other writers such as S. Ponnumdurai (Author of novel “Sadangu”). Later, Dominic Jeeva leaned towards the leftist political movements, and had raised his voice in trade union meetings, in support of oppressed workers. He wrote his first story while working at the beauty parlour, and later won Sri Lanka Sahithya Academy Awards, in the early sixties. He always mentions that the “beauty parlour is his university” and often praises Rajagopal Master as his mentor.
world. Dominic Jeeva has been the editor for Mallikai, a monthly journal
on literature
for more than four decades called. Mallikai has been described as an important forum for the publication of progressive writing.
Dominic Jeeva is also the author and publisher of many books and has also written several short stories. Jeeva has also established a publishing center called "Mallikai Panthal" publisher.
Essays
Biography
Other Books
Sri Lanka Tamils (native)
Sri Lankan Tamil people , or Ceylon Tamils also known as Eelam Tamils in Tamil, are a section of Tamil people native to the South Asia island state of Sri Lanka. According to anthropological evidences and archaeological evidences, Sri Lankan Tamils have a very long history in Sri Lankan history and...
author and literary figure from Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
. He is also a member of the marginalized Dalit
Dalit
Dalit is a designation for a group of people traditionally regarded as Untouchable. Dalits are a mixed population, consisting of numerous castes from all over South Asia; they speak a variety of languages and practice a multitude of religions...
caste. Dominic Jeeva was for a period of time forgotten as a writer. He first became known to non-Tamil speaking readers after a review of his book Pathukai, a collection of short stories.
Biography
| Name | Dominic Jeeva |
| Father's name | Avurampillay Joseph |
| Mother's name | Mariyamma |
| Birth place | '99/7 Railway station road, Jaffna |
| Brothers and sisters | One brother |
| Sisters | Three sisters |
| Children | 2 girls and a boy |
| Wife's name | Rani |
| School | st.Mary's school Jaffna |
| Career | Writer, Editor, Publisher |
Early life
Jeeva is a member of the DalitDalit
Dalit is a designation for a group of people traditionally regarded as Untouchable. Dalits are a mixed population, consisting of numerous castes from all over South Asia; they speak a variety of languages and practice a multitude of religions...
caste in Jaffna
Jaffna
Jaffna is the capital city of the Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is the administrative headquarters of the Jaffna district located on a peninsula of the same name. Jaffna is approximately six miles away from Kandarodai which served as a famous emporium in the Jaffna peninsula from classical...
.In the beginning of his life, his career began as a beautician, at No:60 Kasturiyar Street in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. At that time, he was fascinated by Mahatma Gandhi, and the policies of Indian Congress Party. During this period he was acquainted with Mr.Tampo Rajagopal Master, who inspired him to read various books, and initially taught him to write and introduced him to many other writers such as S. Ponnumdurai (Author of novel “Sadangu”). Later, Dominic Jeeva leaned towards the leftist political movements, and had raised his voice in trade union meetings, in support of oppressed workers. He wrote his first story while working at the beauty parlour, and later won Sri Lanka Sahithya Academy Awards, in the early sixties. He always mentions that the “beauty parlour is his university” and often praises Rajagopal Master as his mentor.
Career as an author
Though he has no academic background, Jeeva has become one of the most prominent writers in the TamilTamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
world. Dominic Jeeva has been the editor for Mallikai, a monthly journal
Literary magazine
A literary magazine is a periodical devoted to literature in a broad sense. Literary magazines usually publish short stories, poetry and essays along with literary criticism, book reviews, biographical profiles of authors, interviews and letters...
on literature
Literature
Literature is the art of written works, and is not bound to published sources...
for more than four decades called. Mallikai has been described as an important forum for the publication of progressive writing.
Dominic Jeeva is also the author and publisher of many books and has also written several short stories. Jeeva has also established a publishing center called "Mallikai Panthal" publisher.
Books Written
| Books | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thanneerum Kanneerum |
| 2 | Pathukai |
| 3 | Saalayin Thiruppam |
| 4 | Vazhvin Tharisanangal |
| 5 | Dominic Jeeva Sirukathaikal |
Essays
| Books | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anubava Muththiraigal |
| 2 | Thalaippookkal |
| 3 | Eazhalaththilirunthu Oru Illakkiyakural |
| 4 | Thoondil |
| 5 | Munnuraigal |
| 6 | Mupperim Thalainagarangalil 30 Natkal |
Biography
| Books | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ezhuthappadatha Kavithaikku Varaiyappadatha Siththiram |
Other Books
| Books | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Emathu Ninaivugalil Kailasapathy |
| 2 | Malligai Mugangal |
| 3 | Attaippada Oviyangal |
| 4 | Tamil translation of 15 sinhala stories |
Awards
| Year | Award | For/From |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Sri Lanka Sahithya Academy Award | Thaneerum Kanneerum |
| 1963 | Sri Lanka Sahitiya Academy Award | Pathukai |
| 2001 | M.A.(Hons) By University of Jaffna University of Jaffna Jaffna University is a public university in the city of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.- Overview :Jaffna University has four campuses; Thirunelveli, Marathanamadam, Kaithady and Vavuniya... |
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External links
- http://www.sasnet.lu.se/EASASpapers/4AswiniMishra.pdf