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| Authors
and their Works: |
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| 1.
Akkittam |
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| Akkittam
(Akkittattu Achuthan Namboothiri) (B. 1926) Born in Kumaranelloor
in Palakkad district. Poet, essayist, editor. |
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| Works: |
| Poetry:
Irupatam Nuttantinte Ithihasam (The Legend of the twentieth century)
(1958) Arangettam (Debut) (1961) Balidarsanam (The sight of the sacrifice)
(1970) Nimisha Kshetram (Temple of the Moment) (1972) Itinju Polinja
Lokam (The Crumpled World) (1983) Amritaghatika (Pot of Ambrosia)
(1985) Akkittattinte Teranjetutta Kavitakal (Selected Poems of Akkittam)
(1986) Kalikkottilil (In the Performance Shed) (1990). |
| Essays:
Upanayanam (Investiture with the Brahminical Thread) (1971) Samavarttanam
(Ritual connected with the Brahmin boy's completion of Vedic Education)
(1978). |
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| 2.
Anand |
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| Anand
(P. Sachidanandan)(B. 1936) Born in Irinjalakuda. Engineer, P&PI Director. |
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| Works: |
| Novel:
Alkkuttam (Crowd) (1970) Marana Certificate (Death Certificate) (1974)
Abhayarthikal (Refugees) (1984) Marubhoomikal Untakunnathu (How Deserts
come into being) (1989). |
| Short
Story: Vithum Thatavum ( House and Prison) (1981) Otiyunna
Kurisu (The Breaking Cross) Samvadam (Discussion). |
| Essays:
Anandinte Lekhanangal (Essays of Anand) (1985). |
| Study:
Jaivamanushyan (Organic Man) (1991). |
| Drama:
Savaghoshayathra (Death Procession) (1992). |
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| 3.
Bhattathiripad V.T. |
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| Bhattathiripad
V.T. (V.T. Raman Bhattathiripad) (1896-1982) Born in Mezhattur. Dramatist,
Essayist, Autobiographer, Temple Priest, Social Reformer. |
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| Works: |
| Drama:
Atukkalayilninnu Arangatheykku (From kitchen to stage) (1930). |
| Short
story: Rajanirangam (Night scene) (1928). |
| Essay:
Sathyamennathu ivite Manishyanakunnu (The Truth here is Man) (1961)
Vetivattam (Conversation) (1970). |
| Autobiography:
Kannirum Kinavum (Tears and Dreams) (1970). |
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| 4.
Chandu Menon |
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| Chandu
Menon, Oyyarattu (1847-89) Novelist. Born in Vadakarai. Judge. |
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| Works: |
| Indulekha
(Name of a person) (1889) Sarada Vol.I (Name of a person) (1892). |
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| 5.
Govindan Nair Itasseri |
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| Govindan
Nair Itasseri (1906-74) Born in Kuttippuram. Poet and Dramatist. Lawyer's
clerk. |
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| Works:
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| Poetry:
Putthan Kalavum Arivalum (New pot and sickle) (1951) Karuttha Chettichikal
(Dark 'Chettichis') Kavileppattu (The song in the Grove Temple (1966)
Itasseriyute Theranhetutha Krithikal (Selected Works: of Itasseri)
(1966) Oru Piti Nelliykka (A handful of gooseberries) (1968) Itasseriyute
Kavithakal (Poems of Itasseri) (1988) Anthithiri (Twilight lamp) 1977.
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| Drama:
Koottu krishi (Combined Agriculture) (1950) Kaliyum Chiriyum (Game
and Laughter) (1954) Ennichutta Appam (Rice cakes that were counted
and fried)(1957). |
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| 6.
Kerala Varma Valiya Koyi Tampuran |
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| Kerala
Varma Valiya Koyi Thampuran (1845-1914) Born in Lakshmipuram at Changanasseri.
Poet, essayist, Text Book Committee Chairman. |
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| Works: |
| Poetry:
Manipravalasakunthalam (Sakunthalam in Manipravala style) (Translation
1882) Mayoorasandesam (Message through the Peacock) (1894) Deivayogam
(Godly Destiny) (1909). |
| Essays:
Sanmaarga Samagraham (A Summary of the good path) (1889) Vijnaana
Manjari (Bunch of Knowledge) (1932) Sanmaarga Pradeepam (The Light
of Good Path) (1939). |
| Novel:
Akbar (1894). |
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| 7.
Kesavadev P. |
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| Kesavadev
P. (1904-83) Born in North Paravur. Novelist, Short Story Writer,
Dramatist, Labour Activist. |
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| Works: |
| Novel:
Otayil ninnu (From the gutter) (1940) Bhrantalayam (Mental
Asylum) (1949) Ayalkkar (Neighbours) (1953) Rowdy (1958) Kannati (Mirror)
(1961) Svapnam (Dream) (1967) Eniykkum jiviykkanam (I too want to
live) (1973) Nhontiyute katha (The story of a Lame person (1974) Velicham
Kerunnu (Light is Ascending) (1974) Adyatte katha (First story) (1985)
Engottu (Where to?) (1985). |
| Short
stories: Annatte Natakam (The Drama of that Day) (1945-48)
Ushas (Dawn) (1948) Kotichi (Greedy woman) (1961) |
| Drama:
Natakakrittu (Dramatist) (1945) Munnottu (Forward) (1947) Pradhana
Mantri (Prime Minister) (1948) Nhanippakkamyunistavum (I will now
become a communist) (1953) Chekuttanteyum Katalinteyumitayil (Between
the Devil and the Deep Sea) (1953) Mazhayangum Kutayingum (Rain is
there and Umbrella is here) (1956) Kesavadevinte Natakangal (Plays
of Kesavadev) (1967). |
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| 8.
Krishna Pillai |
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| Krishna
Pillai, Changampuzha: (1911-48) Born at Edappalli Poet. |
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| Works: |
| Baashpanjali
(Salutation with tears) (1935) Hemanta Chandrika (The Moon of Winter)
(1935) Ramanan (Name of a Person) (1936) Raktapushpangal (Flowers
of Blood) (1941) Sankalpakanti (The Beauty of Imagination) (1942)
Thilothama (Name of a Person) (1943) Valsala (Name of a Person) (1944)
Devata (Angel) (1944) Mohini (Beauty) (1944) Spandiykkunna Asthimaatam
(The Vibrating Cremation Ground) (1945) Aparadhikal (Offenders) (1945)
Yavanika (Curtain) (1946) Nirvriti (Ecstasy) (1947) Madirolsavam (Drunken
Revelry) (1947) Svararagasudha (The honey of sounds and music) (1948)
Manhakkilikal (Yellow Birds) (1949) Patunna Pisaachu (Singing Devil)
(1949) Nirunna Theechoola (Burning Furnace) (1949) Smasanathile Thulasi
(The Basil Tree in the Burning Ghat) (1949) Magdalana Mohini (The
Beauty of Magdalene) (1950) Narthaki (Dancer) (1950) Lilankanam (Playground)
(1988). |
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| 9.
Kumaranasan N. |
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| Kumaranasan
N. (1873-1924). Born in Kayikkara. Poet, Critic, Social reformer,
Editor. |
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| Works: |
| Poetry:
Veena Poovu (Fallen Flower) (1907) Nalini (Name of a person) (1912)
Leela (Name of a person) (1914) Gramavrikshattile Kuyil (The Nightingale
on the Village Tree)(1918) Prarodanam (Lamentation) (1919) Chintavishtayaya
Seetha (Thoughtful Seetha) (1920) Duravastha (Bad Situation) (1922)
Pushpavati (Flower Garden) (1922) Manimaala (Pearl garland) (1924)
Karuna (Compassion) (1924) Vanamaala (Garland made out of wild flowers)
(1924). |
| Review:
Niroopanangal (Reviews) (1930). |
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| 10.
Kunhikuttan Thampuran |
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| Kunhikuttan
Thampuran, Kodungalloor (1864-1913) Poet, Prose Writer. Born in the
Royal Family of Kodungalloor. |
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| Works: |
| Poetry:
Kavibharatam (The Bharata of Poets) (1893) Thuppalkolambi (Spittoon)
(1910) Kamson (Name of a puranic character) (1911) Palulli Charitham
(Story of Palulli) (1925). |
| Translations:
Mahabhaaratham (The
Mahabharata) (1906) Kaadambari Katha Saaram (The Summary of the tale
of Kadambari) (1924) Vikaramorvasiyam (The tale of Vikrama and Urvashi)
(1927) Sukasandesam (The Message through the Parrot) (1945). |
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| 11.
Kunhiraman Nair P. |
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| Kunhiraman
Nair P. (1905-78). Born in the family Vellikkoth Panayanthatta. Teacher. |
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| Works: |
| Poetry:
Kaliyachan (Play father) (1954) Onasadya (Onam feast) (1960) Pookkalam
(Floral Decoration) (1964) Thaamarathoni (Lotus Boat) (1966) Vasantholsavam
(Celebration of Spring) (1972) Chilamboli (Tinkling of the anklet
bells) (1974) Ratholsavam (Chariot Festival) (2 Vols.) (1978) Thamaratthen
(Lotus Honey) (1983). |
| Drama:
Rangamandapam (Stage Shed) (1956) Upasana (Worship) (1958). |
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| 12.
Kunhunni |
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| Kunhunni
(B. 1927) Born in Valappad. Teacher . |
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| Works:
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| Mutthassi
Katha Parayunnu (Grandma tells a story) (1955) Kalikkoppu (Toy) (1959)
Kuttikkavithakal (Little Poems) (1960) Kunhunniyute Kavithakal (Poems
of Kunhunni) (1969) Vithum Muthum (Seed and Pearl) (1978) Kavitha
(Poetry) (1983) Valiya Kuttikkavithakal (Big little poems) (1984)
Appuppan Thaadi (Hairy seed of a plant) (1985) Kinginikkavithakal
(Tinkling poems) (1986). |
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| 13.
Kurup O.N.V. |
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| Kurup
O.N.V. (O.N. Velukkurup) (B. 1930) Born in Chavara. College Teacher,
Poet, Lyricist, Kerala Kalamandalam Chairman. |
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| Works: |
| Daahikkunna
Paanapaathram (Thirsty Goblet) (1956) Mayilppeeli (Peacock Feather)
(1964) Agnisalabhangal (Fireflies) (1971) Aksharam (Letter) (1974)
Karutha Pakshiyute pattu (The Song of the Blackbird) (1977) Uppu (Salt)
(1980) Bhumiykku oru Charamageetham (A Dirge to the Earth) (1984)
Shaarngka Pakshikal (1987) Thonnyaksharangal (Nonsense Letters) (1989)
Mrugaya (Hunting) (1990) Aparaahnam (Afternoon) (1991) Ujjayini (The
place known as Ujjain) (1994) Svayamvaram (Marriage of one's own choice)
(1995). |
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| 14.
Kuttikrishnan P.C. |
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| Kuttikrishnan.
P.C (Pen Name: Uroob) (1915-79) Born in Ponnani. Novelist, Short Story
Writer, Poet, Essayist, Teacher, Journalist, Producer in the All India
Radio. |
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| Works: |
| Novel:
Ummaachu (Name of a person) (1954) Mindaappennu (Silent Woman) (1958)
Sundarikalum Sundaranmaarum (Female beauties and male beauties) (1958)
Aniyara (Green Room) (1967) Ammini (Name of a person) (1972) Chuzhiykku
Pinpe Chuzhi (Whirlpool after Whirlpool) (1980). |
| Short
Story: Tamarathoppi (Lotus Cap) (1955) Mukham mootikal (Masks)
(1966) Thurannitta Jalakam (Open Window) (1973) Nilaavinte Rahasyam
(The Secret of the Moonlight) (1974) Theranjetuttha Kathakal (Selected
Stories) (1982) Rachiyamma (Name of a person) (1985). |
| Essays:
Kavisammelanam (Poets' Meeting) (1969). |
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| 15.
Lalithambika
Antharjanam N. |
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| Lalithambika
Antharjanam N. (1909-87) Born in Kottavattam, Kottarakkara. |
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| Works: |
| Short
Story: Mootupatathil (Within the veil) (1946) Kalathinte etukal
(Pages of Time) (1949) Thakarnna Thalamura (Destroyed Generation)(1949)
Kilivathililute (Through the small window) (1950) Kotunkattil ninnu
(From the Tempest) (1951) Kanneerinte Punchiri (The Smile of Tears)
(1955) Agnipushpangal (Fire Flowers) (1960) Theranjetuttha Kathakal
(Selected Short Stories) (1966) Sathyathinte Swaram (The Sound of
Truth) (1968) Viswaroopam (Cosmic Form) (1971) Dheerendra Majumdarute
Amma (Dhirendra Majumdar's Mother) (1973) Pavithra Mothiram (A gold
Ring made in the fashion of the 'Darbha' ring) (1979). |
| Novel:
Agnisakshi (Fire -Witness) (1977). |
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| 16.
Madhavan Nair V. |
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| Madhavan
Nair V. (Pen name: Mali) (1915-96) Born in Trivandrum. Novelist and
Short Story Writer for children. |
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| Works: |
| Unnikalee
katha parayam (Children, (I) will Tell you a Story) (1954) Unnikalkku
Janthukathakal (Animal Tales for Children) (1957) Unnikkathakal (Children's
Tales) (1967) Mali Ramayanam (Mali's Raamayana) (1962) Mali Bhaagavatham
(Mali's Bhagavatha) (1968) Karna Sapadham (Karna's Vow) (1969) Jeevanulla
Prathima (Living Statue) (1979) Mandakkazhutha (Foolish Donkey) (1979)
Maali Bhaaratham (Mali's Bhaaratha) (1979) Sarkkas (Circus) (1979)
Sarvajittum Kallakkatathum (Sarvajit and Smuggling) (1979) Thenaali
Raaman (1981) Vikramaadithya kathakal (Tales of Vikramaadithya) (1981)
puraana Katha Maalika (The Garland of Puranic Tales (12Vols. 1985)
Aithihyalokam (The World of Legends) (1986). |
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| 17.
Madhavikutty |
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| Madhavikutty
(Kamala Suraiyya, Nalappat) (B. 1934) Born in Punnayarkkulam. Short
Story Writer, Novelist, Autobiographer. |
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| Works: |
| Short
Story: Mathilukal (Walls) (1955) Naracheerukal Parakkumpol
(When Bats Fly) (1960) Tharisunilam (Barren Land) (1962) Chuvanna
Paavaata (Red Skirt) (1964) Pakshiyute Manam (The Smell of a bird)
(1964) Raajaavinte Premabhaajanam (The King's Lover)(1969) Prematthinte
Vilaapakaavyam (The Elegy of Love) (1971) Ente Cherukathakal (My Short
Stories)(2 Vols.1985) Palaayanam (Flight) (1990). |
| Novel:
Madhavikuttiyute Moonnu Novalukal (Three Novels of Madhavikkutty)
(1977) Manasi (Name of a person) (1978) Chandana Maranam (Sandal Death)
(1988) Manomi (Name of a person) (1988) Katal Mayooram (Sea-Peacock)
(1989). |
| Autobiography:
Ente Katha (My Story) (1973). |
| Essay:
Bhayam, Ente Nisaavastram (Fear, my night gown) (1986). |
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| 18.
Muhammed
Basheer Vaikom |
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| Muhammed
Basheer Vaikom (1910-94) Born at Talayolapparambu in Vaikom. |
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| Works: |
| Novel:
Premalekhanam (Love Letter) (1947) Sabdangal (Sounds) (1948) Aanavaariyum
Ponkurisum (Aanaavari and Ponkurisu) (1950) Ntuppappakkoranendarnnu
(My Grandad 'ad an Elephant) (1951) Mucchittu kalikkarante Makal (Daughter
of a gambler) (1951) Sthalatte Pradhaana Divyan (The Important Person
of the Area) (1953) Pathummayute Aatu (Pathumma's Goat) (1959) Matilukal
(Walls) (1965) Mantrikappuucha (Magic Cat) (1968) Jeevitha Nizhalpatukal
(Life's Shadow) (1979) Maranattinte Nizhal (Death's Shadow) (1979)
Anuragaathinte Dinangal (The Days of Love) (1983). |
| Short
Story: Polisukarante Makal (Daughter of the Policeman)(1943)
Anargha Nimisham (Precious Moment) (1945) Janmadinam (Birthday) (1945)
Ormakkurippu (Memoir) (1946) Viddhikalute Swargam (The Heaven of Fools)
(1948) Visappu (Hunger) (1954) Visvavikhyathamaaya Mookku (The Internationally
Renowned Nose) (1954) Chirikkunna Marappaava (The Laughing Wooden
Doll) (1975) Bhumiyude Avakasikal (The Heirs of the Earth) (1977). |
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| 19.
Mukundan M. |
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| Mukundan
M (B. 1942) Born in Mayyazhi (Mahe) Novelist, Short Story Writer,
French Embassy Cultural Dept. official. |
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| Works: |
| Novel:
Delhi (1969) Haridwaaril Mani Muzhangunnu (The Bell Tolls in Hardwar)
(1972) Ii Lokam, itiloru Manushyan (This world, a human being in it)
(1972) Mayyazhippuzhayute Theerangalil (On the banks of the River
Mayyazhi) (1974) Deivatthinte Vikrithikal (Mischiefs of God) (1989)
Seetha (1990) Aadityanum Radhayum mattu Chilarum (Adityan, Radha and
some others) (1993) Kesavante vilapangal (Laments of Keshavan) (1999)
Nrittam (Dance) (2000). |
| Short
Story: Veetu (House) (1967) Nadiyum Thoniyum (River and boat)
(1969) Vesyakale ningalkkorampalam (Prostitutes, a temple for you)
(1971) Anchara vayassulla kutti (A five and a half year old Child)
(1978) Thattatthippenninte Kalyaanam (Marriage for the goldsmith girl)
(1985) Thevitissikkili (Prostitute Bird) (1988) Kallanum Polisum (Thief
and Police) (1990) Kannatiyute kazhcha (The sight of the Mirror) (1995). |
| Study:
Enthaanu Adhunikata? (What is Modernism) (1976).
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| 20.
Nandanar |
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| Nandanar
(P.C. Gopalan) (1926-74) Born in Angadipuram. Novelist, Short Story
Writer, Served in the Military. |
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| Works: |
| Novel:
Aatmavinte Novukal (The pains of the soul) (1963) Unnikuttante oru
divasam (A Day of Unnikuttan) (1966) Anubhavangal (Experiences) (1975). |
| Short
Story: Thokkukalkkitayile jiivitam (Life amidst guns) (1957) Nishkalankathayute
Atmavu (The Soul of Innocence) (1961) Mr. Kulkarni (1965) Konnappookkal
(The yellow flowers of the tree) (assia fistula) (1971) Ira (Prey)
(1972) Oru Sauhrida Sandarsanam (A friendly visit) (1974). |
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| 21.
Narayana Menon |
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| Narayana
Menon, Vallathol (1878-1958) Born in Ponnani. Poet, Journalist, Founder
of the Kerala Kalamandalam. |
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| Works: |
| Portia
vivaham (Portia's Marriage) (1894) Keechaka Vadham (The slaying of
Keechaka) (1896) Kaasi Maahaathmyam (The greatness of Kaasi) (1904)
Badhira Vilapam (Lamentations of a Deaf Person) (1910) Ganapati (The
Indian Elephant God) (1913) Vilaasalathika (The Creeper of Playfulness)
(1913) Bandhanasthanaya Anirudhan (Anirudhan in Capture)(1914) Shishyanum
Makanum (Student and Son) (1918) Acchanum Makalum (Father and Daughter)
(1936) Bappuji (Mahatma Gandhi) (1951) Saahitya Manjari (Bunch of
Literature) (1917-1970). |
| Translation:
Valmiki Ramayanam (Valmiki's Ramayana) (1909) Rg Vedam (Rg Veda )
(1955). |
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| 22.
Neelakanta
Pillai Karur |
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| Neelakanta
Pillai Karur (1898-1975) Born in Ettumaannoor. Short-Story Writer.
School Teacher. Founder Secretary of the SPCs. |
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| Works: |
| Karur
Kathakal (Tales of Karur) (Vol.I - 1945) Kochanujathi (Little Sister)
(1946) Thooppukaaran (Sweeper) (1948) Poovanpazham (A Variety of Plantain)
(1949) Oru Piti Mannu (A Handful of soil) (1952) Ambalapparambil (In
the Temple Courtyard) (1955) Marappaavakal (Wooden Dolls) (1963) Theranjetutha
Kathakal (Vol.I - 1965, Vol.II - 1970) (Selected Short Stories) Mothiram
(Ring) (1968) Rahasyam (Secret) (1973). |
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| 23.
Olappamanna |
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| Olappamanna
(Subramanyan Namboodiripad) (1923-2000). Poet. Born is Vellinezhi.
Businessman, Kerala Kalamandalam Chairman. |
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| Works: |
| Veena
(A Musical Instrument) (1947) Kalpana (Imagination) (1948) Asareerikal
(Ethereal Voices) (1949) Kilungunna Kaiyaamam (Tinkling fetters) (1949)
Kulambati (Hoof beat) (1950) Paanchali (1957) Nangemakkutty (1967)
Dukkhamavuka Sukham (Let happiness be sorrow) (1980) Nizhalaana (Shadow
Elephant)(1987) Jaalaka Pakshi (Window Bird) (1988) Varinellu (A kind
of Paddy) (1993). |
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| 24.
Padmanabhan T. |
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| Padmanabhan.T
(B. 1931) Born in Kannur. Lawyer, A.C.T. Estate Manager. |
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| Works: |
| Prakaasam
parathunna oru penkutti (A girl who spreads light) (1955) Oru kathakrithu
kurisil (A story writer on the crucifix) (1956) Makhan Singhinte Maranam
(The Death of Makhan singh) (1958) T. Padmanabhante Theranjetutha
kathakal (Selected stories of T. Padmanabhan) (1971) Saakshi (witness)
(1973) Harison Sayvinte Naaya (The Dog of Harrison Sahib) (1979) Veetu
nashtappetta kutti (The child who lost its home) (1983) Kallabhairavan
(Lord Siva) (1986) Nalinakanthi (Beauty of the Lotus) (1988) Gouri
(Name of a person) (1991) Katal (Sea) 1994 Padmanabhante kathakal
(Stories by Padmanabhan) (1995). |
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| 25.
Parameswara Iyer |
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| Parameswara
Iyer, Ulloor S. (1877-1949) Born in Changanacheri. Poet, Literary
Historian, Researcher, Essayist. Divan Peshkar, Chief Secretary, Manuscripts
Library Curator. |
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| Works: |
| Poetry:
Umakeralam (The Kerala of Uma)(1913) Kiranaavali (A Cluster of Rays)
(1925) Karnabhooshanam (The Ornament of Karna) (1929) Pingala (Name
of a Person) (1929) Chithrasaala (A House of Pictures) (1931) BhakthiDeepika
(Light of Reverence) (1933) Kalpasakhi (The Branch of the wish fulfilling
Celestial Tree) (1934) Vidurabhiksha (The Alms of Vidura) (1965). |
| Essays:
Gadyakalika (The Bud of Prose) (1931) Smarana Madhuri (The Sweetness
of remembrance) (1951). |
| Review:
Vijnana Deepika (Lamp of Knowledge) (Vol.I 1930, Vol.II 1938, Vol.III
1938, Vol.IV 1938) Kerala Sahitya Charithram (History of Kerala Literature)
(Vol.I 1953, Vol.II 1954, Vol.III 1955, Vol. IV 1957, Vol. V 1957). |
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| 26.
Pottekkat S.K. |
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| Pottekkat
S.K. (Shankaran Kutty) (1913-82). Born in Kozhikode. Travelogue writer,
Novelist, Short Story Writer, Poet, Dramatist, Essayist. Lok Sabha
Member. |
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| Works: |
| Travelogue:
Kappirikalute Naattil (In the Land of the Negroes) (1951) Nile Diary
(1954) Simhabhoomi (Lion Land) (1954) Pathirasooryante Nattil (In
the land of the Midnight Sun) (1956) Balidweep (Bali Island) (1958)
Himalaya Samrajyatthil (In the Himalayan Territory) (1967). |
| Novels:
Mootupatam (Veil) (1948) Vishakanyaka (Poison Virgin) (1958) Oru Theruvinte
katha (Tale of a street)(1960) Oru Desattinte katha (Tale of a land)
(1971). |
| Short
Story: Pulliman (Spotted Deer) (1945) Indra Neelam (Sapphire)
(1947) Pretha Bhoomi (Ghost land) (1950) Kanakaambaram (Golden Attire)
(1955) Theranjetutha Kathakal (Selected stories) (1967) Won the Jnanpeeth
Award in 1981. |
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Raghavan Pillai |
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| Raghavan
Pillai, Idappalli (1908-…) Born in Edappalli. Lawyer. |
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| Works: |
| Thushaarahaaram
(Dew Garland) (1935) Navasaurabham (New Scent) (1936) Hridayasmitham
(Smile of the Heart) (1936) Maninaadam (The sound of the Bell) (1944)
Idappalli Raghavan Pillayute Kritikal (Works: of Idappalli Raghavan
Pillai) (1946:1987). |
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| 28.
Rajaraja Varma A.R. |
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| Rajaraja
Varma A.R. (1863-1918). Born in Changanacheri. Grammarian, Critic,
Poet, Essayist. College Teacher, Principal. |
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| Works: |
| Kerala
Panineeyam (The Panineeyam of Kerala) (1896) Kerala Panineeyam (The
Panineeyam of Kerala), Revised Edition (1917) Bhaasha bhooshanam (Ornament
for the Language) (1902) Vritha Manjari (Bunch of Metre) (1907) Sabda
Sodhini (Sound Examination) (1908) Sahitya Sahyam (The Companionship
of Literature) (1911). |
| Poetry:
Bhangavilaapam (The Lamentation of the Waves) (1889) Malayavilasam
(The Play of Malaya) (1902). |
| Translation:
Bhaasha Megha Doothu (The Message through the Clouds (Mal)) (1895)
Bhaasha Kumaara Sambhavam (Kumaara Sambhava (Mal)) (1897) Malayaala
Saakunthalam (Sakuntalam in Malayalam) (1912) Maalavikagnimitram (Malavika
and Agnimitra) (1916) Chaarudattham (Charudatta) (1917). |
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| 29.
Raman Pillai C. V. |
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| Raman
Pillai C. V. (1858-1922) Born in Trivandrum. Novelist, Writer of humorous
plays. |
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| Works: |
| Historical
Novel: Marthanda Varma (1891) Dharma Raja (1913) Ramaraja
Bahadur (1918). |
| Humorous
Plays: Kuruppillaakkalari (The Village School without the
Kurup) (1909) Tentanamkotu Harischandran (Harischandra of Tentanamkodu)
(1914) Doctorkku Kittiya Micham (The Surplus got by the Doctor) (1916)
Pantatthe Pachan (Pachan of the past) (1918). |
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| 30.
Ramkrishnan |
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| Ramkrishnan,
Malayattoor (1927-97) Born in Palghat. Novelist, Short Story Writer.
I.A.S Officer. |
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| Works: |
| Novel:
Doctor Vezhambal (Dr. Hornbill) (1964) Verukal (Roots) (1966) Yakshi
(Fairy) (1967) Ponni (Name of a person) (1967) Dvandvayuddham (Duel)
(1970) Yanthram (Machine) (1976) Ananthayathra (Eternal Travel) (1988)
Nettur Matham (Nettur Family) (1988) Mrithiyute Kavaatam (The Doorway
to death) (1989). |
| Short
Story: Aadyatthe Kesu (First Case) (1952) Avakaasi (Heir)
(1956) Soocimukhi (One with a Needle-face) (1957). |
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| 31.
Sankara Kurup G. |
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| Sankara
Kurup. G (1901-78) Born in Nayattod, Kalady. Poet, Essayist, Autobiographer,
College Teacher. |
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| Works: |
| Poetry:
Sooryakanthi (Sun Flower) (1933) Nimisham (Moment) (1945) Otakkuzhal
(Flute) (1950) Pathikante Pattu (The Traveler's Song) (1955) Visvadarsanam
(The Sight of the Universe) (1960) Munnaruviyum oru Puzhayum (Three
Streams and a River) (1963) Jivana Sangitam (The Song of Life) (1964)
Sahithya Kautukam (The Sweetness of Literature) (3 Vols. 1968). |
| Essays:
Gadyopaharam (Honouring with Prose) (1947) Mutthum Chippiyum (Pearl
and Oyster) (1958) Ormayute Olangalil (In the Waves of Memory) (1978)
The First Jnanpith Award Winner in 1965. |
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| 32.
Sethu |
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| Sethu
(B.1942) Born in Chendamangalam, Ernakulam. Novelist, Short Story
Writer. Bank Employee. |
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| Works: |
| Novel:
Vanavaasam (Stay in the forest) (1976) Ariyattha Vazhikal (Unknown
Ways) (1977) Thaaliyola (Palmyra Leaf to write on) (1977) Paandavapuram
(The Place Called Paandavapuram) (1979) Vilayaattam (Play) (1981)
Kinavukalil Kattuthii (Forest fire in Dreams) (1981). |
| Short
Story: Petiswapnangal (Nightmares) (1977) Oru Desathinte Vijayam
(Victory of a Land) (1978)
Kathakal (Stories)
(1984) Ayalpakkam (Neighbourhood) (1985) Yathraykkitayil (In the midst
of a Travel) (1992) Veluttha Kootaarangal (White Tents) (1994).
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| 33.
Sreedhara Menon Vailoppilli |
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| Sreedhara
Menon, Vailoppilli (1911-85) Born in Kaloor. Poet, Teacher. |
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| Works: |
| Kannikkoytthu
(First Harvest) (1947) Srirekha (The Line of Prosperity) (1950) Kutiyozhikkal
(Eviction) (1952) Onappattukar (Onam Singers) (1952) Vitthum Kaikkottum
(Seed and Spade) (1956) Katalkaakkakal (Sea-gulls) (1958) Kaypavallari
(The Bitter Gourd Creeper) (1963) Vita (Farewell) (1970) Makarakkoytthu
(Harvest in January) (1980) Pachakuthira (Grasshopper) (1981). |
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| 34.
Sugathakumari |
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| Sugathakumari
(B:1934) Born in Neyyattinkara, Trivandrum. Poetess. Women's Commission
Chairperson, Journalist. |
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| Works: |
| Mutthuchippi
(Pearl and Oyster) (1961) Pathirappookkal (Midnight Flowers) (1967)
Paavam Maanavahridayam (Poor Human Heart) (1968) Irul Chirakukal (The
Wings of Darkness) (1969) Raathrimazha (Night Rain) (1977) Ambalamani
(Temple Bell) (1981) Kurinjippookkal (Kurinji Flowers) (1987) Thulaavarshappacha
(The Monsoon Green) (1990) Radhayevite (Where is Radha?) (1995). |
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| 35.
Surendran
K. |
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| Surendran
K. (1921-96) Born in Ochira. Novelist, Biographer, Critic, Dramatist.
Postal Department Employee. |
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| Works: |
| Novel:
Kaattukurangu (Forest Monkey) (1952) Thaalam (Rhythm) (1960) Maaya
(Name of a person) (1961) Seema (Limit) (1967) Maranam Durbalam (Weak
Death)(1974) Pathaaka (Flag) (1981) Karunaalayam (Home of Compassion)
(1990) Sitayaanam (Sita's Travels) (1990) Guru (1994). |
| Review:
Kalayum Samaanyajanangalum (Art and Common People) (1953) Novel Svaroopam
(Form of the Novel) (1968) Srishtiyum Niroopanavum (Creation and Review)
(1968). |
| Biography:
Tolstoyiyute katha (Story of Tolstoy) (1954) Kumaran Asan (1963). |
| Drama:
Bali (Sacrifice) (1953) Arakkillam (House of Lac) (1954) Palunku Paathram
(Crystal Vessel) (1957) Paanapaathratthile Kotunkaattu (The Storm
in the Cap) (1960). |
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| 36.
Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai |
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| Thakazhi
Sivasankara Pillai, Born in Thakazhi, Ambalapuzha. Novelist, Short
Story Writer, Autobiographer. Lawyer. |
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| Works: |
| Novel:
Rantitangazhi (Two Measures of Rice) (1948) Thottiyute Makan (The
Scavenger's Son) (1949) Thentivargam (The Beggar Clan) (1950) Chemmeen
(Shrimps) (1956) Enippatikal (Staircase) (1964) Anubhavangal Palichakal
(Experiences, failures) (1967) Kayar (Rope) (1978) Erinjatangal (Extinguishing)
(1990). |
| Short
Story: Theranjetuttha Kathakal (Selected Short Stories) (1965)
Inguilab (1952) Pathivratha (Chaste Wife) (1946) Njaan Piranna Natu
(The Land Where I was Born) (1958) Kure Kathapaathrangal (A number
of Characters) (1980). |
| Autobiography:
Ente Balykala katha (My Childhood Story) (1967) Ormayute theerangalil
(On the shores of Memory) (1985) Oru Kuttanaatan Katha (A Story of
Kuttanad) (1992) Jeevithatthinte oru etu (A page of Life) (1993) Winner
of the Jnanpith Award, 1984. |
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| 37.
V.K.N. |
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| V.K.N.
(Vatakke Kuttala Narayanan Kutti Menon) (B. 1932) Born in Thiruvilwaamala.
Novelist, Short Story Writer, Journalist. |
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| Works: |
| Asuravaani
(Demon Speech) (1967) General Chatthans (1972) Payyante Rajavu (Payyan's
King) (1972) Pithaamahan (Grandfather) (1976) Attham Perunaal (Attam
Festival) (1986) Manchal (Palanquin) (1987) Adhikaaram (Power) (1988)
Antharam (Difference) (1991) Kaavi (Ochre) (1994). |
| Short
Story: Payyante Yathrakal (The Journey of Payyan) (1969) Athikaayan
(Giant) (1971) V.K.N. Kathakal (VKN's stories) (1975) Haajyaaru (A
Muslim who has visited Mecca) (1991) Sir Chaathuvinte Ruling (Sir
Chaathu's Ruling) (1994). |
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| 38.
Vasudevan Nair M.T. |
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| Vasudevan
Nair M.T (B. 1933) Born in Kudalloor in Ponnani. Novelist, Short Story
Writer, Film Script Writer, Teacher. |
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| Works: |
| Naalukettu
(Quadrangular Building) (1958) Paathiraavum Pakalvelichavum (Midnight
and Daylight) (1959) Asuravitthu (Demon Seed) (1962) Manju (Dew) (1964)
Kaalam (Time) (1969) Rantaamoozham (Second Turn) (1984). |
| Short
Stories: Vedanayute Pookkal (Flowers of Pain) (1955) Ninte
Ormmaykku (In Your Memory) (1956) Olavum Theeravum (Waves and the
Shore) (1957) Kuttyetatthi (Little Elder Sister) (1959) Bandhanam
(Bondage) (1963) Kaliveedu (Play House) (1966) Vaarikkuzhi (Pit for
Catching Elephants) (1967) Theranjetuttha Kathakal (Selected Short
Stories) (1968) Ajnaathante Uyaraattha Smaarakam (The Unbuilt Monument
of an Unknown Man) (1973) Swargam Thurakkunna Samayam (The Time When
Heaven Opens) (1983). |
| Study:
Kaathikante Panippura (The Author's Works:hop) (1963). |
| Drama:
Gopuranatayil (In Front of the Gate Tower) (1980) Winner of Jnanpith
Award in 1996. |
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| 39.
Vijayan O.V. |
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| Vijayan.
O.V (B. 1931) Born in Mankara, Palghat District. Novelist, Short Story
Writer, College Teacher, Journalist. |
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| Works: |
| Novel:
Khasaakkinte Itihaasam (The Legend of Khasak) (1969) Gurusaagaram
(The Ocean of Guru) (1987) Madhuram Gaayathi (Sing sweetly) (1990)
Pravaachakante Vazhi (The Path of the Prophet) (1993) Talamurakal
(Generations). |
| Short
Story: Vijayante kathakal (Vijayan's stories) (1978) Katalttheeratthu
(On the Seashore) (1988) Kattu paranja katha (The Story told by the
Wind) (1989) Puraprabandhavum mattu Kathakalum (Puraprabhandham and
other stories) (1993) Kure Kathabeejangal (A number of story - seeds)
(1995). |
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| 40.
Vilasini |
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| Vilasini
(M. Kuttikrishna Menon) (1928-91) Born in Karumathra, Vadakancheri.
Novelist, Teacher, Journalist. |
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| Works: |
| Niramulla
Nizhalukal (Coloured shadows) (1965) Inangattha Kannikal (Unmatched
Links) (1968) Oonjaal (Swing) (1969) Chundeli (Mouse) (1971) Avakaasikal
(Heirs) (1980) Yaathraamukham (The face of Travel) (1987). |
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| 41.
Vishnu Narayanan Namboodiri |
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| Vishnu
Narayanan Namboodiri (B:1939) Born in Iringol, Thiruvalla. Poet, College
Teacher. |
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| Works: |
| Swaathanthryatthekkurichoru
Geetham (A Song about Freedom) (1958) Pranaya Geethangal (Love Songs)
(1971) Bhoomigeethangal (Earth songs) (1978) Indyayenna Vikaaram (The
feeling that is India) (1979) Mukhamevite (Where is the face) (1982)
Aparaajitha (Unvanquished) (1984) Aaranyakam (Related to the forest)
(1987) Ujjayiniyile Rappakalukal (Days and Nights in Ujjain) (1988). |
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