Vadakkke Koottala Narayanankutty Nair, known professionally as VKN,, was a prominent Malayalam writer, noted mainly for his highbrow satire. He wrote novels, short stories and political commentaries.
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Vadakkke Koottala Narayanankutty Nair, known professionally as VKN,, was a prominent Malayalam writer, noted mainly for his highbrow satire. He wrote novels, short stories and political commentaries. His works are noted for their multi-layered humour, trenchant criticism of the socio-political classes and ability to twist the meanings of words contextually and lend a touch of magic to his language.
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IndiaCategory
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 2004 · aged 71
Written about in
6 languages
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