Edasseri Govindan Nair
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Edasseri Govindan Nair is a prominent Malayalam poet. His works include 19 books and over 300 poems in 10 anthologies
, 6 books of plays and a collection of essays.
He died on 16 October 1974, and a memorial
is erected in his name - Edasseri Smaraka Samithi. He was an important member of the Ponnani kalari to which several malayalam literary figures belong. An area of his home town Ponnani has been named Edasseri Nagar in his memory. He was a law clerk by profession. His poetry deals with the harsh realities of life. A literary prize bearing his name is awarded annually to the best Malayam book of the year.
Anthology
An anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts...
, 6 books of plays and a collection of essays.
He died on 16 October 1974, and a memorial
Memorial
A memorial is an object which serves as a focus for memory of something, usually a person or an event. Popular forms of memorials include landmark objects or art objects such as sculptures, statues or fountains, and even entire parks....
is erected in his name - Edasseri Smaraka Samithi. He was an important member of the Ponnani kalari to which several malayalam literary figures belong. An area of his home town Ponnani has been named Edasseri Nagar in his memory. He was a law clerk by profession. His poetry deals with the harsh realities of life. A literary prize bearing his name is awarded annually to the best Malayam book of the year.
Awards
- Government of Madras Award for the play Koottukrishi
- Government of Madras Award for the collection of poems called Puthan Kalavum Arivalum
- Kerala Sahithya AcademyKerala Sahithya AcademyKerala Sahitya Akademi or Academy for Malayalam literature is an autonomous body established to promote Malayalam language and literature. It is situated in Thrissur, Kerala in India. The academy was inaugurated on October 15, 1956, by Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, the former king of...
Award for the collection of poems Oru Pidi Nellikka - 1969 - Sahitya Academy Award (New DelhiNew DelhiNew Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
) for the collection of poems Kavile Pattu - 1970 - Kumaran Asan Prize (posthumously given) for the collection of poems Anthithiri - 1979.
Literary works
- 1. Kavile Pattu
- 2. kootukrishi
- 3. karutha chettichikal
- 4. Poothappattu
- 5. Puthan kalavum Arivalum
- 6. Thathvashasthrangalurangumbol
- 7. Oru pidi Nellikka
- 8. Anthithiri
- 9. Nellukuthukari Paruvinte katha
- 10.Ambadiyilekku veendum
- 11.Alakavali
- 12.Kunkuma Prabhatam