P. Valsala
Encyclopedia
P. Valsala is a Malayalam novelist, short story
writer, social activist, and a retired Head Mistress
from Kerala state, South India
. She a recipient of Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for her novel Nizhalurangunna Vazhikal (The Paths where Shadows Sleep). Valsala is currently serving as the President of Kerala Sahithya Academy
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Novel
Short story
A short story is a work of fiction that is usually written in prose, often in narrative format. This format tends to be more pointed than longer works of fiction, such as novellas and novels. Short story definitions based on length differ somewhat, even among professional writers, in part because...
writer, social activist, and a retired Head Mistress
Head teacher
A head teacher or school principal is the most senior teacher, leader and manager of a school....
from Kerala state, South India
South India
South India is the area encompassing India's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry, occupying 19.31% of India's area...
. She a recipient of Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for her novel Nizhalurangunna Vazhikal (The Paths where Shadows Sleep). Valsala is currently serving as the President of Kerala Sahithya Academy
Kerala Sahithya Academy
Kerala Sahitya Akademi or Academy for Malayalam literature is an autonomous body established to promote Malayalam language and literature. It is situated in Thrissur, Kerala in India. The academy was inaugurated on October 15, 1956, by Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, the former king of...
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Selected works
Short stories- Pempi, Poorna Books, Calicut, 1969
- Pazhaya, Puthiya Nagaram (The Old, New City), The Sahithya Pravarthaka Cooperative Society (SPCS), KottayamKottayamKottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative capital of the Kottayam district. Kottayam Kottayam (Malayalam: കോട്ടയം) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative...
, 1979 - Anupamayude Kavalkkaran (The Bodyguard of Anupama), SPCS, 1980
- Aanavettakkaran (The Elephant Hunter), SPCS, 1982
- Unikkoran Chathopathiya (Unikkoran Chathopathiya), SPCS, 1985
- Annamaria Neridan (To Confront Anna Marie), SPCS, 1988
- Karuttha Mazha Peyyunna Thazhvara (The Vally of Black Rains), SPCS, 1988
- Chamundy Kuzhi (Chamundi’s Pit), SPCS, 1989
- Arundhati Karayunnilla (Arundhati does't Cry), SPCS, 1991
- Koonychoottile Velicham (The Light behind the Flight Stairs), Prabhath Book House, Trivandrum, 1992
- Madakkam II (The Return II), D. C. Books, 1998
- Panguru Pushpathinde Theen (Honey from the Flower of Panguru), Poorna Books, 1998
- Madakkam (The Return), D. C. BooksD. C. BooksDC Books is the largest publisher in Kerala, the leading publisher of books in Malayalam, and one of the top ten publishers in India. It also operates one of the largest book store chains in India, with a network of over 30 bookshops, and over 50 agencies in Kerala....
, KottayamKottayamKottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative capital of the Kottayam district. Kottayam Kottayam (Malayalam: കോട്ടയം) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative...
, 1998 - Kaly ’98 Thudarcha (Sports 98 Cont.), Prabhath Book House, 1998
- Pookku Vayil Ponvayil (The Sunset that is Gold), Olive, 1999
- Dhushyanthannum Bheemannummillatha Lokam (The world Devoid by Dhushyntha and Bhima), Poorna Books, 1999
- Kalal Kavalal (The Soldier who is the Guard), D. C. Books, 2001
- Kottayile Prema (Prema in the forth), Olive Books, Calicut, 2002
- Pooram (The Temple Festival), D. C. Books, 2003
- Aaranniya Kandam (Stories of the Forest), D. C. Books, 2003
- Mythiliyuda Makal (The Daughter of Mythili), Green Books, Calicut, 2004
- Ashokanum Ayalum (He and Ashokan), D. C. Books, 2006
- Chandalabhikshukiyum Marikkunna Pownamiyum (Chandalabhikshuki and the Dying full Moon), Book Point, Calicut, 2007
- Suvarna Kadhakal (The Golden Stories), Green Books, Trichur, 2008
- Gate Thurannittirikkunnu, SPCS, Kottayam, 2008
Novel
- Thakarcha (Decadence),Poorna Books, Calicut, 1969
- Nellu (Paddy), The Sahithya Pravarthaka Cooperative Society (SPCS), KottayamKottayamKottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative capital of the Kottayam district. Kottayam Kottayam (Malayalam: കോട്ടയം) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative...
, 1972 (Adapted into a film with same nameNellu (1974 film)Nellu is a 1974 Malayalam film directed by Ramu Kariat based on the award-winning novel of the same name by P. Valsala. The film is about the tribal people of the Wayanad hills in the deep Kerala forests. It stars Prem Nazir and Jayabharathi in the lead roles...
in 1974) - Agnayam (Of Fire), SPCS 1974
- Nizhaluragunna Vazhikal (The Paths where Shadaows Sleep), SPCS 1975
- Arakkillam (The House of Wax), SPCS, 1977
- Venal (The Summer), SPCS, 1979
- Kanal (The Live Coal), SPCS, 1979
- Nambarukal (The Numbers), SPCS, 1980
- Palayam (The Barracks), SPCS, 1981
- Kooman Kolly (The Vally Owls), SPCS 1981
- Gauthaman (Gauthaman), SPCS, 1986
- Aarum marikuunnilla (Nobody Dies), SPCS / D. C. BooksD. C. BooksDC Books is the largest publisher in Kerala, the leading publisher of books in Malayalam, and one of the top ten publishers in India. It also operates one of the largest book store chains in India, with a network of over 30 bookshops, and over 50 agencies in Kerala....
, 1987 - Chaver (The Knights), SPCS, 1991
- Rose merreyude Aakasangal (The Skies of Rosemarry), D. C. BooksD. C. BooksDC Books is the largest publisher in Kerala, the leading publisher of books in Malayalam, and one of the top ten publishers in India. It also operates one of the largest book store chains in India, with a network of over 30 bookshops, and over 50 agencies in Kerala....
, Kottayam, 1993 - Vilaapam (The Cry), D. C. Books, 1997
- Aadhijalam (The Primeval Water), D. C. Books, 2004
- Melppalam (The Flyover), Mathrubhumi BooksMathrubhumiMathrubhumi is a Malayalam language newspaper that is published from Kerala, India. Mathrubhumi was founded by K. P. Kesava Menon, an active volunteer in the Indian freedom struggle against the British.-History:...
, Calicut, 2007
Awards
- Kumkumam Award - Nellu
- Kerala Sahithya Academy Award - Nizhalurangunna Vazhikal
- Muttathu Varkey Award - for her contributions to Malayalam literature