Paul Zacharia
| Paul Zacharia | |
|---|---|
 Paul Zacharia at Kollam | |
| Born |
1945 (Age 70) Kottayam, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Short Story Writer, Novelist and essayist |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi |
Paul Zacharia (born 1945) is a Malayalam short-story writer, novelist and essayist. Born in Urulikkunnam in Kottayam district in Kerala, India, Zacharia lives in Trivandrum.
Literary career
His works have been translated into English and other languages. He is a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award. Recognised as Heterodox in style, Zacharia's short stories and novels are similarly radical in theme. His prose is devoid of sentiment, and he is constantly experimenting technically. The Library of Congress has thirteen works by Zacharia in their collection. His criticism of religious fundamentalism, and his airing of concern over the 'hijacking' of religious figures such as Mata Amritanandamayi, has led to severe criticism of his writing by the organizations of the Sangh Parivar.[1]
Works
In Malayalam
- Salaam America: kathakal, DC Books, Kottayam (Kerala), India,1998
- Aarkariyam: kathakal, Current Books, Kottayam (Kerala), India, 1998
- Kannadi Kanmolavum: kathakal, DC books, Kottayam (Kerala), 2000
- Zachariayude Kathakal, DC Books, Kottayam (Kerala), India 2002
- Enthundu Vishesham Peelathose, DC Books, Kottayam (Kerala), India 1996
- bhaskarapattelarum ente jeevithavum: Novella, DC books, Kottayam (Kerala)
- Praise the lord: Novella
- Ishtikayum aashariyum: Novella
- Ithanente Peru: Novella
- shanthanuvinte pakshikal;kathakal
- Urulikkunathe Luthiniya;katha
In English
- Bhaskara Pattelar and Other Stories, Manas books, Chennai, 1992
- Reflections of a Hen in Her Last Hour and Other Stories, Penguin books, New Delhi, India, 1999
- Praise the Lord and Whats New, Pilate?: Two Novellas, Katha books, India, 2002
Awards
The following are some of the major awards received by Zacharia.
- 1979: Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Story – Oridathu
- 2004: Sahitya Akademi Award – Zachariyayude Kathakal
- 2005: Muttathu Varkey Award
- 2009: Padmarajan Award – Alfonsammayude Maranavum Shavasamskaaravum
- 2012: O. V. Vijayan Literary Award – Alfonsammayude Maranavum Shavasamskaaravum
- 2014: Indian Social Club Malayalam Wing Award
References
External links
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- Paul Zacharia (Library of Congress web-page)
