E. Santhosh Kumar


E. Santhosh Kumar is a Malayalam writer. He has won numerous awards, including Kerala [Sahitya Akademi Award] twice in 2006 and in 2012.

Biography

Galapagos, which was later published as a collection, was his first published short story. He won his first Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award in 2006 for Chavukali, a collection of short stories. In 2012, he won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for the second time, for his novel Andhakaranazhi.

Notable works

His first short stories were published in the late nineties and his first novel in 2002. He is generally identified with the generation of Malayalam writers who came into prominence at the turn of the 21st century. His oeuvre includes seven full-length novels, three novelettes and ten collections of short stories.

List of works

Novels

  • Amusement Park N B S kottayam
  • Vaakkukal Mathrubhumi Books
  • Kaakkaradesathe Urumbukal Kerala Balasahitya Institute
  • Andhakaranazhi Mathrubhumi Books
  • Island of Lost Shadows 2015, Niyogi Books, New Delhi
  • Jnanabharam Mathrubhumi books
  • Thapomayiyude Achhan DC Books

Novellas

  • Thankachan Manjakkaran
  • Kunnukal Nakshathrangal
  • Chidambara Rahasyam, DC Books
  • Three Novels, DC Books
  • Oralkku Ethra Mannu Veenam, DC Books

Short story collections

  • Galapagos
  • Moonnu Andhanmaar Aanaye Vivarikkunnu
  • Chaavukali
  • Moonnu Viralukal
  • Neechavedam
  • Kathakal: E Santhosh Kumar DC Books
  • Ente Priyappetta Kathakal DC Books
  • Narakangalude Upama DC Books
  • A fistful of Mustard Seeds 2019 Niyogi Books, New Delhi
  • Pasupatham DC Books

Awards