Nandanar (author)
P. C. Gopalan (January 5, 1926 – April 24, 1974), popularly known by his pseudonym, Nandanar was an Indian writer of Malayalam literature. He was known for his novels and short stories which had the backdrop of the Indian Army barracks of the 1940s and 1950s as well as for his children's literature. Anubhavangal, Ira, Thokkukalkkidayile Jeevitham, Athmavinte Novukal, Ariyappedatha Manushyajeevikal, Anubhoothikalude Lokam and a series of stories with Unnikkuttan as the lead character are some of his better known works. He received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Novel in 1964 for his work, Athmavinte Novukal.
P. C. Gopalan (Nandanar) | |
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| Born | January 5, 1926 Angadipuram, Malabar, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Died | April 24, 1974 (aged 48) Palghat, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Novelist, short story writer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Genre | Novel, short Story |
| Notable awards | 1964 Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Novel |
| Spouse | Radha |
| Children | 1 son |
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