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Unnikrishnan Puthur

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Unnikrishnan Puthur

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性別
男性
生誕
1933-07-20 (Engandiyur, Thrissur, Kingdom of Cochin)
死没
2014-04-02 (Chavakkad, Kerala, India) 80歳
国籍
India
言語
Malayalam

経歴

職業
Writer, Short story writer, Novelist
活動期間
1956年〜2014年
所属
Guruvayur Devaswom Library (retired head of establishment wing), Sahitya Pravarthaka Cooperative Society (president), Kerala Sahitya Akademi (executive committee member), Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi (general council member), Editorial committee of Bhakthapriya (founder-member)
所属団体
Sahitya Pravarthaka Cooperative Society (President), Kerala Sahitya Akademi (Executive committee), Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi (General council)
影響を受けた人物
Kesavadev, Ponkunnam Varkey, Dylan Thomas (influence evident)

学歴

Chavakkad Board School
国: India
Primary/secondary schooling
Government Victoria College, Palakkad
国: India
Studied at college; worked as a newspaper correspondent during college

受賞歴

Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award
1968
対象作品: Balikkallu
部門: 小説
主催: Kerala Sahitya Akademi
結果: 受賞
Odakkuzhal Award
2010
対象作品: Anubhavangalude Ner Rekhakal
主催: Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala
結果: 受賞

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

Balikkallu

1968年 Novel

A novel portraying the lives of impoverished people around the Guruvayur temple, highlighting the plight of those who eke out a living performing menial temple duties and the surrounding social structures.

Temple lifeSocial issuesClass and poverty

Aanappaka

1976年 Novel

Describes the daily lives of workers serving the temple and their means of survival, emphasizing the weight of real life over romanticized ideals.

Workers' livesRealismTemple society

Nazhikamani

1990年 Novel

A record-like depiction of rituals around the Guruvayur temple and the lives of people involved, drawing on the author's long experience working at the temple.

RitualsLocal communityTradition

Aattukattil

1970年 Novel

A family novel depicting the growth and breakup of a Nair tharavad in the feudal era, addressing matrilineal traditions and social change.

Family declineFeudalismMatrilineal society

Jalasamadhi

2003年 Novel

A later work touching on themes of death, loss, and transformation of local communities (detailed information is limited).

LossTransformationLocal community

Anubhavangalude Ner Rekhakal

2009年 Short story collection (includes memoir pieces)

A collection of short pieces including the author's experiences and memoirs. Winner of the Odakkuzhal Award in 2010.

MemoirPersonal experienceTemple life

Kalpaka Poomazha

1985年 Poetry collection

A poetry collection containing 38 poems, with an introduction by Vyloppilli Sreedhara Menon.

PoetrySpiritualitySense of place

全著作

  • Kettu Pinanja Jivita Bandham
  • Vedanakalum Swapnangalum
  • Premavum Vairupyavum
  • Dylan Thomasinte Ganam
  • Nidra Viheenangalaya Rathrikal
  • Snehadarangalode
  • Oru Devalayathinu Chuttum
  • Sundari Cheryemma
  • Charamavaranam
  • Nakshatra Kunhu
  • Gopura Velicham
  • Akashavani
  • Echumoppol
  • Chathuppu Nilam
  • Nee Thannu Nee Thiricheduthu
  • Kuttasammatham (The Confession)
  • Utsavam (children's stories)
  • Makante Bhagyam
  • Aswastatayude Chirakadi
  • Thiranjedutha Kathakal
  • Pallakkinte Saapam
  • Vicharana
  • Bhaga Pathram
  • Nashtapetta Ponnonam
  • Puthur Kathakal
  • Annadana Prabhu
  • Ellam Daivathinte Kayyil
  • Ente Nootonnu Kathakal
  • Kamsan
  • Kazhchakalkappuram
  • Dharmachakram
  • Kalathinte Kali
  • Thallaviral
  • Anubhavangalude Ner Rekhakal
  • Kalpaka Poomazha
  • Guruvayurappante Kunnikurumala
  • Gajarajan Guruvayur Kesavan

作風・主題

文体
Simple, descriptive proseRealismStrong sense of local setting
頻出モチーフ
Temple ritualsLives of ordinary peopleChanges in feudal/matrilineal systemsRitual and loss

健康

  • Age-related ailments
    晩年
    Underwent treatment for age-related ailments for several years and died in 2014

評価・遺産

A Malayalam writer known for portraying the lives of ordinary people around the Guruvayur temple in plain prose, illuminating social vulnerability and class structures. Prolific author with around 700 short stories, 29 short story collections and 15 novels, leaving a significant mark on Kerala literature.

関連学会

  • Kerala Sahitya Akademi
  • Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi

資料所蔵先

  • Guruvayur Devaswom Library (holds some works/materials)

豆知識

  • Authored approximately 700 short stories.
  • Published 29 short story collections and 15 novels.
  • Won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for Balikkallu.
  • Received the Odakkuzhal Award in 2010 for Anubhavangalude Ner Rekhakal.
  • Worked for many years at the Guruvayur temple office and depicted temple town life in his writings.
  • Was a trade union leader and a socialist.
  • Died in Chavakkad in 2014 and was cremated with full state honours.