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Sukumar Azhikode
About
Influential Malayalam critic and orator — author of Tatvamasi.
Sukumar Azhikode was one of Malayalam’s most influential literary critics and public intellectuals. His work Tatvamasi and his powerful oratory made literary criticism a public cultural force in Kerala.
At a glance
Era
Modern / contemporary
Known for
Tatvamasi; literary criticism and oratory
Classification
Era
Modern / contemporary
Profession
Critic, Scholar, Orator
Birthplace
Kannur (Azhikode)
Major works
Tatvamasi; critical essays and literary studies
Awards
Sahitya Akademi; major critical honours
Literary movement
Modern Malayalam literary criticism
Language(s)
Malayalam
Notable contributions
Became one of Malayalam’s most influential critics and public intellectuals through Tatvamasi and oratory.
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