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Malayalam Writer

R. Narayanapaniker

1889–1959, born Ambalappuzha, writes in Malayalam, writer, novelist, essayist, translator

R. Narayana Panickar was an Indian essayist, playwright, translator, lexicographer, novelist and historian of Malayalam. He was credited with over 100 books but the best known among them are the seven-volume work, Kerala Bhasha Sahitya Charitram, a comprehensive history of Malayalam literature up to 1951 and Navayuga Bhasha Nighantu, a lexicon. He also wrote a number of novels and translated several works including Purananuru, Akanaṉūṟu and Silappatikaram. He was also a historian and published works such as Thiruvithamkoor Charitram and Kerala Charitram. Sahitya Akademi honoured him with their annual award in 1955.

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Books on record

Awards

1955Sahitya Akademi Award for Bhasha Sahithya Charithram

Elsewhere

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Also writing in Malayalam