K. P. Appan

Karthikayil Padmanabhan Appan (August 25, 1936 – December 14, 2008), better known as K. P. Appan, was a renowned literary critic in Malayalam. Born in Alappuzha, Kerala, Appan worked as a Professor of Malayalam literature at S N College, Kollam, Kerala.

Awards and honors

In 2008, K. P. Appan won the Kendra Sahithya Academy Award for his collection of essays in Malayalam, Madhuram Ninte Jeevitham. The award was announced after his death.[1]. He was born in 1936 at Alappuzha.

Books by K. P. Appan

  1. Kshobhikkunnavarude Suvisesham
  2. Kalahavum Viswasavum
  3. Malayala Bhavana: Mullyangalum Sangharshangalum
  4. Varakalum Varnangalum
  5. Bible: Velichathinte Kavacham
  6. Kalapam, Vivadam, Vilayiruthal
  7. Samayapravahavum Sahithyakalayum
  8. Katha: Akhyanavum Anubhava Sathayum
  9. Utharadhunikatha: Varthamanavum Vamsavaliyum
  10. Innalekalile Anveshanaparishodanakal
  11. Vivekashaliyaya Vayanakkara
  12. Rogavum Sahithyabhavanayum
  13. Charithrathe Aghadahamakkiya Guru
  14. Swargam theernnu pokunnu narakam nilanilkunnu
  15. Thiraskaram
  16. Marunna Malayalam Novel
  17. Penayude Samaramukhangal
  18. Maduram Ninte jeevitham
  19. Abhimuka Sambhashanakal
  20. Charithrathe Ningalkoppam Kootuka

References

  1. ^ "Sahitya Akademi awards for 7 novelists" (in English). The Hindu. December 24. http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/24/stories/2008122461351300.htm. Retrieved 2008-12-24.