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O. V. Vijayan
About
A leading Malayalam novelist known for philosophical and mythic modern prose.
O. V. Vijayan is one of Malayalam’s most influential modern novelists. His work is known for philosophical questioning, narrative experimentation, and mythic imagination, bringing depth and a distinct voice to contemporary Malayalam fiction.
At a glance
Era
Modern Malayalam (late 20th century)
Known for
Philosophical novels and mythic modern storytelling
Classification
Era
Modern
Profession
Novelist, Cartoonist, Writer
Birthplace
Palakkad
Major works
Khasakkinte Itihasam; Gurusagaram; other novels and essays
Awards
Major Malayalam and national literary honours
Literary movement
Modernist / philosophical Malayalam fiction
Language(s)
Malayalam, English essays
Notable contributions
Transformed Malayalam fiction with Khasakkinte Itihasam and philosophical modernist prose.
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