Edasseri Govindan Nair
Edasseri Govindan Nair (December 23, 1906 – October 16, 1974) is a prominent Malayalam poet. His works include 19 books and over 300 poems in 10 anthologies, 6 books of plays and a collection of essays.
He died on 16 October 1974, and a memorial is erected in his name - Edasseri Smaraka Samithi. He was an important member of the Ponnani kalari to which several malayalam literary figures belong. An area of his home town Ponnani has been named Edasseri Nagar in his memory. He was a law clerk by profession. His poetry deals with the harsh realities of life. A literary prize bearing his name is awarded annually to the best Malayam book of the year.
Awards
- Government of Madras Award for the play Koottukrishi
- Government of Madras Award for the collection of poems called Puthan Kalavum Arivalum
- Kerala Sahithya Academy Award for the collection of poems Oru Pidi Nellikka - 1969
- Sahitya Academy Award (New Delhi) for the collection of poems Kavile Pattu - 1970
- Kumaran Asan Prize (posthumously given) for the collection of poems Anthithiri - 1979.
Literary works
- 1. Kavile Pattu
- 2. kootukrishi
- 3. karutha chettichikal
- 4. Poothappattu
- 5. Puthan kalavum Arivalum
- 6. Thathvashasthrangalurangumbol
- 7. Oru pidi Nellikka
- 8. Anthithiri
- 9. Nellukuthukari Paruvinte katha
- 10.Ambadiyilekku veendum
- 11.Alakavali
- 12.Kunkuma Prabhatam
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December 23, 1906 |
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October 16, 1974 |
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