Ram Ratan Bhatnagar

Dr. Ram Ratan Bhatnagar was born on 14th January 1914 in the city of Rampur, Uttar Pradesh (India) . After his initial education at Rampur he proceeded to Lucknow to study English literature where he came in close contact of poet ‘Nirala’ and was influences by his writings. Later he moved to the university of Allahabad for studies and research in Hindi literature where he came in contact with eminent poets and writers like Sumitranandan Pant, Mahadevi Verma, Ram Kumar Verma etc. In 1951 he moved to the University of Sagar where Acharya Nand Dulare Bajpai was the head of the Hindi Department.

Education

Master of Philosophy (English) University of Lucknow (1937), Master of Philosophy (HindI) University of Allahabad (1939),Doctor of Philosophy , University of Allahabad (1948) , Topic of research Rise and growth of Hindi journalism and Doctor of literature from Sir Hari Singh Gaur Vishva Vidyalay (Saugor Univarsity) (1972) Area of work Dr. Ram Ratan Bhatnagar was actively engaged in writing books on literary critism and essays on current topics. After joining the the Hindi Department of the University of Saugor as Assistent Professor in 1951 he tought until 1976 when he retired as Professor

Dr. Ram Ratan Bhatnagar established himself as independent and enlightened critic of Hindi Literature. His sharp and impartial critique on the works of the eminent writers of his time is reflected in his published works. Little is known about his capabilities as poet as a vast volume of his works are yet to be published however his capabilities as a sensitive poet are reflected in the published collections of poems.