P. K. Rajasekharan
| P. K. Rajasekharan | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
21 February 1966 Thiruvananthapuram, India |
| Occupation | Literary critic, author, orator, newspaper editor |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Genre | Literary criticism, essays |
| Notable awards | Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, Vilasini Award, Thoppil Ravi Award |
Dr. P. K. Rajasekharan is a noted literary critic in Malayalam language, and is the winner of Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism in 1997. Dr. Rajasekharan is an orator,[1] author, and editor of various books. He is currently working as the news editor of Mathrubhumi news paper.
Early life and education
P. K. Rajasekharan was born on February 21, 1966 in Karippuru, near Malayinkeezh, in Thiruvananthapuram District. After finishing his graduation and post graduation in Malayalam from the University College Trivandrum, Rajasekharan obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Kerala.
Researches and findings
For several decades, Keralites have been reading an edited version of Indulekha, the first Malayalam novel published in 1889, according to a finding by literary critics, Dr. P.K. Rajasekharan and Dr. P. Venugopalan.[2] The novel which made a strong advocacy for women's empowerment was mercilessly edited and those who published the book in later years chopped off many such portions. The last chapter (chapter 20) was the most edited one.[3] The critics found the original version of the novel from the British Library in London after several years of search.
Awards
- Kerala Sahitya Academy Award (1997), for Literary Criticism, for the book Pitrukhadikaaram, O.V. Vijayante kalayum darshanavum
- Vilasini Award (instituted by Kerala Sahitya Academy) (2000), for the book "Andhanaya Daivam: Malayala Novelinte Nooru Varshangal"
- Thoppil Ravi award (2000), for the book "Andhanaya Daivam"
- State Bank of Travencore Literary Award for criticism (2009), for the book Vaakkinte Moonnaam Kara
- Narendra Prasad Award for criticism (2009), for the book Ekantha Nagarangal
- Panthalam Kerala Varma Media Award (2011) for the best editorial in Malayalam News Papers, for the editorial titled "Malayalam Nammude Abhimanamakanam" (Malayalam should be our pride), written in Mathrubhumi News Paper.
- C.B. Kumar Endowment, instituted by Kerala Sahitya Academy, for studies on P.Kunhiraman Nair's poetry.
- Dr. K. Godavarma Memorial Price (1988), instituted for the highest marks scorer in Malayalam M.A. from Kerala University.
Bibliography
- Pathu Novelistukal (Kerala State Bala Sahitya Institute, 1990)
- Pitrukhadikaaram: O.V. Vijayante Kalayum Darshanavum (D.C. Books, Kottayam, 1994) ISBN 81-7130-374-9
- Andhanaya Daivam: Malayala Novelinte Nooru Varshangal (D.C. Books, Kottayam, 1999) ISBN 81-7130-961-5
- Madhyama Nighantu (D.C. Books, Kottayam, 2003)
- Ekantha Nagarangal: Utharadhunika Malayalathinte Saundarya Sasthram (D.C. Books, Kottayam, 2006) ISBN 8126412909
- Vakkinte Moonnamkara: Loka Novalile Sancharangal (D.C. Books, Kottayam, 2008) ISBN 978-81-264-2102-2
- Nishasandarshanangal: Lokasahithyathile Sancharangal (Rainbow book publications, Chengannur, 2008) ISBN 81-89716-69-7
- Kathantharangal: Malayala Cherukathayude Akhyana Bhoopadam (Mathrubhumi Books, Kozhikode, 2010) ISBN 81-8264-438-0
- Narakathinte Bhoopadangal: Loka Novalile Sancharangal (Mathrubhumi Books, Kozhikode, 2010) ISBN 978-81-8264-966-8
- Bookstalgia (Mathrubhumi Books, Kozhikode, July 2015) ISBN 978-81-8266-446-3
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References
- ↑ "Lecture Series in Malayalam -- Keralam: Maps and Borders by Dr. P.K. Rajasekharan (Lecture I)". IndiaVideo.Org. 12 November 2012.
- ↑ "The lost pages of 'Indulekha'". The Hindu. 17 February 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
- ↑ "Revised Indulekha". Sayahna.org. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
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