M. P. Appan

M. P. Appan

Mahakavi "M. P." Appan (1913-2003) was a poet and littérateur of Malayalam. He was born on 1913 near Jagathi of Trivandrum district. His parents ware Madu and Kochappi. His original name was "Ponnappan". He began his career as a school teacher after completing BA honours from the Kerala University College, Trivandrum. He had his imprint in the literary field for over 70 years. He was also a member of the Kerala Sahithya Academy from 1957 to 1967.

He had published 40-odd poetry collections,. Some of the famous works include
* "Vellinakshathram"
* "Suvarnodayam", was the first work published in 1913.
* "Udyanasoonam" for which he won the Kerala sahithya Academy award.

Awards

* Ulloor award for M.P. Appan 2003
* Vallathol Award in 1995,
* Ezhuthachan Award in 1998
* Kerala sahithya Academy award 1973
* Mollor award
* Asaan Prize
* Soornadu Kunjanpillai award

External links

* [http://www.hindu.com/2003/12/11/stories/2003121104300700.htm The Hindu news]
* [http://www.hindu.com/2004/05/30/stories/2004053006490400.htm The Hindu news]
* [http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/awards.htm PRD kerala]
* [http://thatsmalayalam.oneindia.in/culture/newsplus/121003mpappan.html Thatsmalayalam]


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