Thakin Kodaw Hmaing Writer

In this Burmese name, Thakin is an honorific.Thakin Kodaw Hmaing (Burmese: သခင်ကိုယ်တော်မှိုင်း, pronounced: [θəkʰɪ̀ɴ kòdɔ̀ m̥áiɴ]; 23 March 1876 – 23 July 1964) is considered one of the greatest Burmese poets, writers and political leaders in the 20th century history of Burma. He is regarded as the Father of Burmese nationalist and peace movements as well as a literary genius. His legacy and influence on the post-war generations can still be felt in both literature and the ongoing political situation in Myanmar (Burma).

Personal facts

PseudonymThakhin Kodaw Hmaing
Birth dateMarch 23, 1876
Birth place
Pyay , Konbaung Dynasty , Wale Village , Shwedaung Bago
Date of deathJuly 23, 1964
Place of death
Burma , Yangon
Spouse
Ma Shin

Search

Writer

Career start1911
Career end1964
award
University of Hamburg
Lenin Peace Prize
genre
Nationalism

Topical connections

Bertolt BrechtWriter
Dagon Khin Khin LayWriter
Frédéric Joliot-CurieScientist

Thakin Kodaw Hmaing on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:gFIqSS7ihBEJ:kyimaykaung.blogspot.com/+Thakin+Kodaw+Hmaing&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=26&gl=uk
  2. http://www.burmadebate.org/archives/winter00interview.html
  3. http://www.irrawaddymedia.com/article.php?art_id=6434
  4. http://www.irrawaddymedia.com/article.php?art_id=693
  5. http://www.pbase.com/hmine/sayagyi_thakin_kodaw_hmine
  6. http://www.pyinnya.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/the-role-of-literature-in-nation-building-by-tin-htwe.pdf