Yogesh Joshi (poet)

Yogesh Joshi
BornYogesh Bhanuprasad Joshi
(1955-07-03) July 3, 1955
Mahesana, Gujarat, India
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.