Pamman

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R. Parmeswara Menon
Native name
Kollam
Born28 February 1920
Died3 June 2007
Pen namePamman
LanguageMalayalam
NationalityIndian

Pamman (Malayalam: പമ്മന്‍; 28 February 1920 – 3 June 2007; born R. Parmeswara Menon) was a Malayalam novelist from Kollam, Kerala, India.

Life[edit]

He is best known for his novels which grapple with the sensual imagery of the human psyche.[1] He has also written the script for several Malayalam movies. Some of his novels were made into films, including Chattakari and Adimakal.[citation needed] He won the Kerala State Film Award twice. He was employed as a General Manager for Western Railway and was based in Bombay.[citation needed]

Works[edit]

His works include:[2]

  • Bhraanthu
  • Chattakari
  • Adimakal
  • Missi
  • Thamburatti
  • Ammini Ammavan
  • Nerippodu
  • Orumbattaval
  • Appu
  • Vashalan
  • Samaram
  • Chakravatham
  • Devagandhari
  • Karppoorathulasiyude Manam
  • Chathurangam
  • Paapamoksham
  • Karmmayogi
  • Ashtamathil Shani
  • Poochakkannulla Pennungal
  • Odukkam
  • Vazhi Pizhachavar
  • Panchavatiyile Gandharvam
  • Sister
  • Nirbhagyajaathakam
  • Thiranottam
  • Kuttasammatham
  • Ezhunnallathu-stories
  • Orupidi Nizhalukal[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Malayalam novelist Pamman dies-Thiru'puram-Cities". The Times of India. 4 June 2007. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2008.
  2. ^ "Kerala / Thiruvananthapuram News : Pamman dead". The Hindu. 4 June 2007. Archived from the original on 15 October 2007. Retrieved 29 December 2008.
  3. ^ "Oru Pidi Nizhalukal". KeralaBookStore.com. Retrieved 30 May 2019.