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Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum

Uroob along with writers like Vaikom Mohammed Basheer , Thakazhi, Kesavadev, Pottekat formed the progressive writers in Malayalam during the twentieth century. One of the most progressive novels in Malayalam, Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum (The beautiful and the handsome) was authored by Uroob. His other works include Ummachu, Aniyara etc.Uroob is the pen name of P.C. Kuttikrishnan. He was a prominent member of the literary circle that had formed in the 30s in Ponani. Others in the group are eminent critic Kuttikrishna Marar, E. Narayanan , E. Kumaran, Akkitham, Kadavanad Kuttikrishnan, T. Gopala Kurup, Padmanabhan Master, E.P. Sumithran, Moothedath Narayanan Vaidyar, and T.V. Shoolapani Warriyar.
Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum (The beautiful and the handsome), one of the most progressive novels in Malayalam by Uroob.
Publisher: DC Books, Kottayam Pages: 350 Paper back Price: INR 160

ഉറൂബിന്റെ സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമി അവാര്‍ഡ് നേടിയ നോവല്‍.
It was as a poet that Uroob made his presence felt in the world of Malayalam. The first work of his that was published was Pirannaal, a collection of poems. Subsequently, he switched over to short stories, and then to novels. He also wrote plays, skits and features for broadcast, and editorial pieces for a couple of weeklies. His literary works had the sparkle of poetic splendour. The genre of novel turned out to be his forte, and little wonder, he is hailed as a poet in the garb of a novelist
Uroob, whose name has 40-odd volumes to his credit. The impressive list includes novels like Ummachu, Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum, Ammini, Aniyara, Kunjammayum Koottukarum, and Mindappennu.
Some of his famous short stories were Gopalan Nayarude Thaddi, Velutha Kutti, Manjinmarayile Sooryan, and Rachiyamma. Mannum Pennum, Miss Chinnuvum Lady Januvum were plays. However, it was as an endearing novelist that Uroob enshrined himself in the minds of readers.
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