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politician and writer (1913–1982)

S. K. Pottekkatt

1913–1982, born Kozhikode, writes in Malayalam, writer, poet

Sankarankutty Kunjiraman Pottekkatt was an Indian writer of Malayalam literature, traveller, and politician from Kerala. Best known for his travelogues, he has authored nearly 60 books, which include 10 novels, 24 collections of short stories, three anthologies of poems, 18 travelogues, four plays, a collection of essays and a couple of books based on personal reminiscences.

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Books on record

On Open Library

Editions Open Library lists under this name; a namesake may slip in.

Awards

1988Jnanpith Award
1972Sahitya Akademi Award for Oru Desathinte Katha

Elsewhere

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Also writing in Malayalam