G. Sankara Kurup, (3 June 1901 – 2 February 1978) also referred to as Mahakavi G (The Great Poet G), was an Indian poet, essayist and literary critic of Malayalam literature. Known as one of the greats of Malayalam poetry, he was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award ―the highest Indian literary honor.

2021年6月3日 · G. Sankara Kurup would go on to produce twenty-five collections of poetry to his name. It was his 1950 collection called Odakkuzhal (The Bamboo Flute) for which he won the first Jnanpith Award in 1965. Apart from that, he also contributed several plays and essays to Malayalam Literature.

Widely regarded as a harbinger of new line of thought after the towering literary legacy of the triumvirate poets, G. Sankara Kurup with his large volume of work, phenomenal ideas and inimitable style has left an indelible imprint on Malayalam literature.

G. Sankara Kurup, (3 June 1901 – 2 February 1978) also referred to as Mahakavi G (The Great Poet G), was an Indian poet, essayist and literary critic of Malayalam literature. Known as one of the greats of Malayalam poetry, he was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award ―the highest Indian literary honor.

G. Sankara Kurup was by caste a temple-attendant, son of a Varrier belonging to another caste of temple attendants. He grew up almost in poverty, missed a proper education in childhood. The one profession he could naturally aspire to, was that of an astrologer like his uncle. But Providence had meant greater things for him. His

SANKARA KURUP the great trio of modern Malayalam literature, Asan, Ulloor and Vallathol, had considerable influence over him. In due course Kurup was drawn towards Tagore and was profoundly influenced by him. The beautiful landscape of Kerala intoxicated Kurup. It is not an exaggeration to say that he worshipped nature. He experienced the ...

GSankara Kurup (1901-1978) was the most significant poet of • Malayalam after the great poetic trio of Asan, Ulloor and Vallathol who heralded the modern era of Western Romanticism in Malayalam poetry.

2024年11月23日 · G. Sankara Kurup was a celebrated poet in Indian history, recognized for his significant contributions to Malayalam literature. Awarded the Bharatiya Jnana Peeth award, he drew inspiration from Tagore, which influenced his romantic and humanist themes.

G.Shankara Kurup Profile . Name: G.Shankara Kurup; Other Name: G; Born: June 3, 1901; Died: February 2, 1978; Born / Home Town: Nayathode; Profession / Known For: Poet; Father: Sankara Warrier; Mother: Lakshmikutty Amma ; Spouse: Subhadra Amma; Awards: Winner of first Jnanpith Award in 1965. Soviet Land Nehru Award, in 1967. Padma Bhushan in 1968

2024年10月6日 · G. Sankara Kurup, (3 June 1901, Nayathode, Kingdom of Cochin (now in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India) – 2 February 1978, Vappalassery, Angamaly, Ernakulam district, Kerala), better known as Mahakavi G (The Great Poet G), was the first winner of the Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary award.