Hindi Department, a post that he held till his retirement. Works Dwivedi's were very best sahityakar contributions to Indian creative and critical writings are phenomenal and his interests diverse. He wrote the following important works in literary history and criticism: Sahitya ki Bhumika Hindi Sahitya ka Adikala The above writings of his gave a new direction to the history of criticism in the Hindi literature. He also published his historical analysis of medieval religious life of India in following books: Kabir Madhyakalin Dharma Sadhana Natha Sampradaya His work on medieval saint Kabir is considered a masterpiece, and is a thoroughly researched analysis of Kabir's thought, works, and teachings. He was also an eminent novelist. His novels revolved around Historical themes and personages. His following Historical Novels are considered classics: Banbhatt Ki Aatmkatha (1946) Anamdas Ka Potha Punarnava Charu-chandra-Lekha He was also a great essayist. Some of his memorable essays are: Kalplata (Shirish ke phool and other essays): Shirish ke phool is part of NCERT Hindi book for class XII Nakhoon Kyon Barhte Hain (Why do the nails grow) Ashok ke phool Kutaj Alok Parva (Collection) He also translated many works from English and other languages to Hindi. These include: Prabandha-Chintamani (from Prakrit) Puratan Prabandha Sangraha Vishva Parichay Lal Kaner "mouthi mar thi hoa mara" See also List of Indian writers References 20th-century Indian essayists Hindi-language writers Recipients of the Padma Bhushan in literature & education Recipients of the Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi People from Ballia district 1907 births 1979 deaths Novelists from Uttar Pradesh 20th-century Indian novelists 20th-century Indian translators 20th-century Indian biographers People associated with Santiniketan