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{{Infobox writer<br />
| name = Arvind N. Mambro<br />
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| occupation = Writer, [[literary critic]]<br />
| language = [[Konkani language|Konkani]]<br />
| notable_works = ''Panaji Aatam Mhatari Jaalea''<br />
| awards = [[Sahitya Akademi Award]]<br />
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'''Arvind N. Mambro''', also known as '''Ana Mambro''', is an Indian writer and literary critic recognized for his contributions to contemporary [[Konkani literature]].<ref>{{Cite journal |date=2005 |title=Our Contributors |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/23346651 |journal=Indian Literature |volume=49 |issue=2 (226) |pages=235–240 |issn=0019-5804}}</ref> He is noted for his unconventional writing style, which incorporates new themes and techniques that depart from traditional short-story models. His work often reflects the socio-political and cultural shifts in [[Goa]] following its [[Annexation of Goa|liberation]] in 1961.<ref name="Sukhtankar88">{{Cite journal |last=Sukhthankar |first=Dattaram |author-link=Dattaram Sukhthankar |date=1988 |title=Unconventional Stories |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/24159125 |journal=Indian Literature |volume=31 |issue=5 (127) |pages=133–136 |issn=0019-5804}}</ref><br />
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== Literary career ==<br />
Mambro's literary output includes poetry, drama, and short stories. His early published works include:<ref name="Sukhtankar88" /><br />
* ''Ghumche Katar'': A collection of verse for children.<br />
* ''Goemchi Asmitay'': A book focused on the land and people of Goa.<br />
* ''Gajalichem Natak'': A Konkani adaptation of a French play by [[Eugène Ionesco|Ionesco]].<br />
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In addition to his books, Mambro has published numerous essays in various Konkani journals and is known for his work in perceptive literary criticism.<ref name="Sukhtankar88" /><br />
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He gained significant literary attention in 1969 with the publication of the story ''Gavet Uktem Jaina'', which was noted for the novelty of its theme and brilliance of expression. This work established him as a trend-setter in modern Konkani short stories.<ref name="Sukhtankar88" /><br />
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== Writing style and themes ==<br />
Mambro's writing is characterized by its "freshness of expression" and a "charming style." His prose often uses very short sentences, sometimes reading like logical propositions, an influence he attributes to his studies in philosophy.<ref name="Sukhtankar88" /><br />
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His stories frequently explore:<ref name="Sukhtankar88" /><br />
* Post-Liberation Nostalgia: Many of his characters experience a deep nostalgia for the Portuguese era and find it difficult to adjust to the changes in Goan life after 1961. <br />
* Social Satire: He employs subtle irony and powerful satire to portray various social figures, including politicians and merchants.<br />
* Cultural Critique: His work addresses contemporary issues such as the impact of tourism on Goa.<br />
* Literary Allusions: Mambro is noted as one of the few Konkani writers to effectively use social, political, and literary allusions in his narratives.<br />
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His attention to minute detail has been compared to that of the German writer [[Günter Grass]].<ref name="Sukhtankar88" /><br />
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== Notable work ==<br />
Mambro's most prominent work is his first short story collection, ''Panaji Aatam Mhatari Jaalea'' (1985), published by Kulagar Prakashan. The collection features sixteen stories that record the changing life of Goa in "minute detail." The work was hailed as a landmark in contemporary Konkani literature for its social content and innovative technique.<ref name="Sukhtankar88" /><br />
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== Awards and recognition ==<br />
Mambro was honored with the [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] for his collection ''Panaji Aatam Mhatari Jaalea''. The award citation praised the work for its "social content, freshness of expression and charming style."<ref name="Sukhtankar88" /><br />
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[[Category:Writers from Goa]]<br />
[[Category:Recipients of the Sahitya Akademi Award in Konkani]]<br />
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