Mohammed, Malayatoor Ramakrishnan, Vilasini, Madhavikutty, M. Modern period in novel that started during 1960s gifted Malayalam Literature with many prominent writers including O. His novels received wide acclaim for its unique portrayal of a bygone era of forlorn, despair and introvert nature. Vasudevan Nair brought about great changes in novel writing. Pottekkadu, Uroob, Lalithambika Antharjanam and the others.

Kesavadev, Thakazhi Siva Sankara Pillai, Vaikkom Mohammed Basheer, S. The Malayalam novel has flourished through the works of P. And, novels began to occupy a place of pride. The coming of Realism during 1940s marked a turning point in the history of the novel. Narayana Gurukkal, Karattu Achutha Menon, Ambadi Narayana Poduval and Munthiringottu Bhavatrathan Namboothiripad made significant contributions to this field. Raman PillaiвЂ™s historical novels like Marthanda Varma, Dharmaraja (1913), Ramaraja Bahadur (1920) several others like Appan Thampuran, K. The first novel in its true form in Malayalam is O. CollinвЂ™s Khathakavadam (1872) and Appu NedugadiвЂ™s Kunthalatha (1887). The works were Arch Dicken KoshyвЂ™s Paradesi Mokshayatra (1847), Pulleli Kunju (1822) Kaloor Oommen PhiliposeвЂ™s Almarattam (1860), Ms. During the period 1847-1887, though twelve stories came out in Malayalam, they were not novels in the strict sense of the word. With the arrival of periodicals and prose, during the last part of the 19th century, the novel too has evolved as a distinct branch of literature. The novels even paved the way for Keralites to feel proud and to hold their heads upright, fearlessly. Novels even questioned the social evils of the time and it changed the conservative rules in society. The novelists were the forerunners and flag bearers of reforms and progressive thoughts in Kerala. Through novels, social transformation was unleashed in Kerala society. No doubt, the coming of novels has raised the reading habits of the masses. Critics also evaluate and consider novels the most.

Surprisingly the people of Kerala on an average are an avid readers of novels. The publishing and the sales of novels are a proof that, the novels have a place in the hearts of the people. Many talented persons have created many contributions to this stream of literature.

The Malayalam novel has the capacity to present varied themes with all its boldness and beauty. Malayalam novel both in its novelty and modernism is comparable with the works in world literature.

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