G. T. Deshpande

Ganesh Trimbak Deshpande (14 August 1910 – 18 November 1989), was an Indian writer, scholar and critic from Maharashtra. Deshpande has authored more than 12 classical works. He has attained international renown and recognition by his scholarly contribution to literary treasure. His ''Bharatiya Sahitya Shastra'' work published in 1958, brought him the highest national literary distinction of Sahitya Akademi Award in 1959. Provided by Wikipedia