P. K. Balakrishnan
(1926-1991)
Indian writer
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Panikkassery Keshavan Balakrishnan (March 2, 1925 – April 3, 1991) was an Indian novelist, critic and historian. A doyen of Malayalam literature, he is best known for his novel, Ini Njan Urangatte (And now, Let me Sleep), a novel based on Mahabharata as well as a number of critical studies which include Chandu Menon Oru Padanam, Novel - Siddhiyum Sadhanayum, Kavyakala Kumaranasaniloode and Ezhuthachante Kala : Chila Vyasabharatha Patanangalum. His work 'Jathivyavasthayum Kerala Charitravum is a substantive work in social history. Kerala Sahitya Akademi awarded him their annual award for novel in 1974. He was also a recipient of the Vayalar Award and other honours.
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1926 Edavanakkad, Eranakulam, Cochin, British India
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1991 (aged 64) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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