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Subhash Chandran

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Subhash Chandran

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性別
男性
生誕
1972 (Kadungalloor, Ernakulam District, Kerala, India)
国籍
Indian
言語
Malayalam
居住地歴
Kozhikode, Kerala, India

経歴

職業
Writer, Novelist, Short story writer, Journalist, Editor
活動期間
1994年〜
所属
Mathrubhumi (Editor-in-charge, Mathrubhumi Illustrated Weekly)

学歴

Maharaja's College, Ernakulam
Faculty of Arts / Malayalam
学位: Master of Arts (Malayalam)
国: India
Secured first rank from Mahatma Gandhi University

受賞歴

Mathrubhumi Vishuppathippu Award (story prize)
1994
対象作品: Ghatikarangal Nilaykkunna Samayam (short story)
部門: Short story
主催: Mathrubhumi
結果: 受賞
Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Story
2001
対象作品: Ghatikarangal Nilaykkunna Samayam (short story collection)
部門: 短編
主催: Kerala Sahitya Akademi
結果: 受賞
Abu Dhabi Sakthi Award
2009
対象作品: Parudeesa Nashtam (short story)
部門: Short story
主催: Abu Dhabi Sakthi
結果: 受賞
Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Novel
2011
対象作品: Manushyanu Oru Aamukham (novel)
部門: 小説
主催: Kerala Sahitya Akademi
結果: 受賞
Odakkuzhal Award
2011
対象作品: Manushyanu Oru Aamukham
主催: Odakkuzhal
結果: 受賞
Sahitya Akademi Award (Kendra)
2014
対象作品: Manushyanu Oru Aamukham
主催: Sahitya Akademi
結果: 受賞
Vayalar Award
2015
対象作品: Manushyanu Oru Aamukham
主催: Vayalar Ramavarma Literary Award Committee
結果: 受賞
Crossword Book Award (translation)
2016
対象作品: A Preface to Man (English translation of Manushyanu Oru Aamukham)
部門: Translation
主催: Crossword Bookstores
結果: 受賞
Abu Dhabi Sakthi Award (Drama)
2017
対象作品: Onnara Manikkoor (drama)
部門: Drama
主催: Abu Dhabi Sakthi
結果: 受賞
Padmarajan Award
2019
対象作品: Samudrashila (novel)
主催: Padmarajan Memorial Trust
結果: 受賞
Padmaprabha Literary Award
2023
主催: Padmaprabha Memorial Trust
結果: 受賞

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

Manushyanu Oru Aamukham

2010年 Fiction (novel)

A novel set in the fictional village of Thachanakkara focusing on the central character Jithendran; originally serialized and later published to critical acclaim in Malayalam literature.

village societyhuman lonelinessfate and memory
映像化・舞台化
  • [English translation (book)] A Preface to Man (2016)
翻訳
  • A Preface to Man (English translation, HarperCollins, 2016)

Ghatikarangal Nilaykkunna Samayam

2001年 Short story collection

A collection of short stories; his debut collection which won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award.

shades of everyday lifesubtleties of human relationships

Samudrashila

Novel

One of his recent novels; recipient of the Padmarajan Award.

inner life of humanssociety and memory

全著作

  • Manushyanu Oru Aamukham
  • Samudrashila
  • Ghatikarangal Nilaykkunna Samayam
  • Parudeesa Nashtam
  • Thalpam
  • Bloody Mary
  • Vihitham
  • Madhyeyingane
  • Onnara Manikkoor

翻案

  • Short film based on the story 'Vadhakramam' (produced by Pune Film Institute; received a special jury mention at Rio de Janeiro Film Festival)
  • Feature film 'Laptop' adapted from the short story 'Parudeesa Nashtam'
  • Film 'A Knife in the Bar' adapted from the story 'Sanmargam'
  • Film 'Akasmikam' (director: George Kithu) adapted from the story 'Guptham'

作品の翻訳

  • Manushyanu Oru Aamukham → A Preface to Man (English translation, HarperCollins, 2016)

作風・主題

文体
lyrical and detailed character depictionmeticulous depictions of village societyquiet narrative voice with restrained emotional expression
頻出モチーフ
lonelinessmemory and the pastnorms and transformations of village communities

評価・遺産

One of the leading contemporary writers in Malayalam. He is the only writer to have won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for both his debut short story collection and his debut novel. 'Manushyanu Oru Aamukham' achieved critical and commercial success and its translation has been highly regarded. Several of his works have been adapted for film, reflecting his broad influence.

大衆文化への影響

  • Several short stories and novels have been adapted into films, influencing popular culture in the Malayalam-speaking world.

豆知識

  • Married to Jayasree and has two daughters.
  • He is the only writer to receive the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for both his debut short story collection and debut novel.
  • 'Manushyanu Oru Aamukham' is reported to have sold over 100,000 copies in Malayalam.