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P. Kesava Dev

20 july 1904 - 1 july 1983

P. Kesava Pillai (20 July 1904 – 1 July 1983), better known by his pen-name P. Kesavadev, was a novelist and social reformer of Kerala. He is remembered for his speeches, autobiographies, novels, dramas, short stories, and films.

Odayil Ninnu, Nadhi, Bhrandalayam, Ayalkar (Central Academi Award winning novel), Ethirppu (autobiography) and Oru Sundariyude Athmakadha are some among his 128 literary works. Kesavadev along with Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai and Vaikom Muhammad Basheer are considered the exponents of progressive Malayalam Literature

Personal life

Born Kesava Pillai, he adopted the name Kesava Dev to get rid of the suffix "Pillai" which signified his caste. It was a time when caste system was practiced rigorously. A number of retrograde customs and taboos were prevalent. The condition of the toiling section of the community was precarious. Even as a child Kesava Dev was exposed to all the maladies prevailing in the society in general and in the institution of the joint family in particular. A middle school drop out, Kesava Dev, at the age of 13 began his long fight against social evils and every form of injustice. From then on, his life was one of continuous rebellion, and constant revolt against every evil. His son Jothydev Kesavadev is a diabetologist and a pioneer in telemedicine in diabetes care. His wife Seethalekshmi Dev is also a known novelist.

The other major novels are:
Nadi (1951)
Ulakka (1951)
Kannadi (1961)
Sakhavu Karottu Karanavar (1961)

short stories are:
1)Annathe Nadakam (1956) (11 stories)
2)Thiranjedutha Kathakal 1 (1965) (38 stories)

The notable plays are:

Pradhanamanthri (1940)
Munnottu (1947)
Manthriyaakkalle (1949)

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Subjects
History and criticism, Authors, Malayalam, Biography, Civilization, Malayalam Authors, Malayalam literature, Malayalam fiction, Technique
Places
India, Kerala (India)
People
P. Kesava Dev (1905-)
Time
20th century, 29th century

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  • His original name is p.keshava pillai.his pen-name is p.keshavadev

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September 30, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ISNI
March 31, 2017 Edited by MARC Bot add VIAF and wikidata ID
October 26, 2010 Edited by 117.206.49.157 i changed the format in which his bio data was written.
September 10, 2008 Edited by RenameBot fix author name
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import