Vadakkke Koottala Narayanankutty Nair, commonly known as V.K.N. (7 April 1929 – 25 January 2004), was a prominent Malayalam writer, noted mainly for his highbrow satire. He wrote novels, short stories and political commentaries. His works are noted for their multi-layered humour, trenchant criticism of the socio-political classes and ability to twist the meanings of words contextually and lend a touch of magic to his language.
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6 April 1932 Thiruvilwamala, Thrissur, Kingdom of Cochin, British India
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Died |
25 January 2004 (aged 71) Thiruvilwamala, Trichur, Kerala, India
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Zodiac | Aries |
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