Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism
1 appearances
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Edition 21 (1986) Winner
P. Narayana Kurup
ピー・ナラーヤナ・クルップ
P. Nārayana Kurup
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1934-09-05 （Haripad, Kerala）
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Malayalam, English
- Residence History
- Haripad, Kerala → Trivandrum, Kerala → Delhi
Career
- Occupations
- poet, literary critic, editor
- Active Years
- 1969-2024
- Affiliations
- Thapasya (Forum for Art and Literature), Margi (Centre for Classical Art), Kerala Kala Mandalam, Bharat Bhavan
- Memberships
- Film Advisory Committee, Veda-Vyasa Brahma Vidya Peeth
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University College, Trivandrum | — | Science and Education | Degree in Science and Education | — | India |
| Unspecified (Delhi) | — | English | Master's | — | India |
University College, Trivandrum
Science and Education
Degree:
Degree in Science and Education
Country:
India
Degree in Science and Education
Unspecified (Delhi)
English
Degree:
Master's
Country:
India
Master's in English with distinction while serving in Central Ministry at Delhi
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Padma Shri | — | Literature & Education | Government of India | Winner |
| 1991 | Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry | — | Poetry | Kerala Sahitya Akademi | Winner |
| 1986 | Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism | — | Literary Criticism | Kerala Sahitya Akademi | Winner |
| 1990 | Odakkuzhal Award | — | Poetry | Guruvayurappan Trust | Winner |
| 2002 | Ulloor Award | — | Poetry | — | Winner |
| 2005 | Amrita Keerti Puraskar | — | — | — | Winner |
| 2014 | Vallathol Award | — | — | — | Winner |
| — | State Children's Literature Award | — | — | Kerala State Government | Winner |
| 2012 | Janmashtami Award | — | — | Balagokulam | Winner |
| 2015 | Sanjayan Award | — | — | — | Winner |
| — | Kerala Panini Puraskaram | — | — | — | Winner |
Padma Shri
2022
Category:
Literature & Education
Organization:
Government of India
Result:
Winner
Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry
1991
Category:
Poetry
Organization:
Kerala Sahitya Akademi
Result:
Winner
Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism
1986
Category:
Literary Criticism
Organization:
Kerala Sahitya Akademi
Result:
Winner
Odakkuzhal Award
1990
Category:
Poetry
Organization:
Guruvayurappan Trust
Result:
Winner
Ulloor Award
2002
Category:
Poetry
Result:
Winner
Amrita Keerti Puraskar
2005
Result:
Winner
Vallathol Award
2014
Result:
Winner
State Children's Literature Award
Organization:
Kerala State Government
Result:
Winner
Janmashtami Award
2012
Organization:
Balagokulam
Result:
Winner
Sanjayan Award
2015
Result:
Winner
Kerala Panini Puraskaram
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Odakkuzhal Award
1 appearances
-
Edition 24 (1991) Winner
Vallathol Award
1 appearances
-
Edition 24 (2014) Winner
Works
Major Works
Astramalyam
1969 PoetryPoetry collection
Modern life
Hamsadhwani
1988 PoetryPoetry collection
NatureMusic
Nishagandhi
1990 PoetryPoetry collection
Bibliography
- Astramalyam
- Kurumkavita
- Apoornathayude Soundaryam
- Naranathu Kavitha
- Hamsadhwani
- Bhupalam
- Nishagandhi
- Kimputer
- Ammathottam
- Syamasundaran
- Samam Sangharsham
- Vakkile Sakunthala
- Dasha-pushpam
- Smapoorna Viplavam
- Black Money
- Unnayi Warrier
- Kaviyum Kavithayum
- Thiranottam
- Vritha padanam
- Kavitayile Realism
- Kavya Bimbam
- Ishwarante Naadu
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Kadalasu Kappal
- Vikkaranum Chakkaranum
- Pantu Pantu
- Thenichakkadu
- Kolappan Pandi Thattan
- Nattu Kathakal
- Kantappan Kelappan
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Lyrical style influenced by music and temple artsDiverse style including satire and criticism
- Recurring Motifs
- Complexities of modern lifeNature and traditional arts
Legacy
Significant contributor to Malayalam poetry and criticism. Known as connoisseur of Kathakali and Koodiyattam, recipient of numerous literary awards including Padma Shri.
Trivia
- Brought up in an ethos of music and temple art in native village Haripad, Kerala.
- Awarded Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in January 2022.