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Dhumketu (writer)
Indian writer (1892–1965)
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Gaurishankar Govardhanram Joshi (1892–1965), better known by his pen name Dhumaketu, was an Indian Gujarati-language writer,[1] who is considered one of the pioneers of the Gujarati short story.
He published twenty-four collections of short stories, as well as thirty-two novels on social and historical subjects, and plays and travelogues. His writing is characterised by a dramatic style, romanticism and powerful depiction of human emotions.
Early life
Gaurishankar was the third son of Govardhanram Joshi and was a Baj Khedawal Brahmin by birth.[citation needed] He was born on 12 December 1892 at Virpur, a place near Rajkot and Gondal (now in Gujarat, India).
He has written nine novels, eight short story collections, three plays, and nine books for children.Gaurishankar served at Virpur School drawing a salary of four Rupees per month. During this period he was asked to read biographies, historical novels etc. before Khatijabibi, who was the wife of Ishan.[who?]
