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Paavannan
Paavannan
Paavannan

Paavannan (P. Bhaskaran)(October 20, 1958), is a Tamil author who has made significant contributions to fiction, literary criticism, and children's literature. Furthermore, he actively participates in translations from Kannada to Tamil. He depicted the geographical area around Cuddalore and Pondicherry in a direct and realistic style. He has been recognized for his substantial contributions to the rise of the Tamil Dalit literary movement by translating Dalit literature from Kannada to Tamil.

Birth, Education

Paavannan

Paavannan was born on October 20, 1958, to Balaraman and Sakundala in Valavanur, Villupuram district. He completed his primary schooling at Valavanur Panchayat Primary School. Subsequently, he pursued his education at Kovindaiyar School and Government Boys Higher Secondary School. His pre-university studies were completed at Anna Arts College in Villupuram, and he received his Bachelor's degree in mathematics from Tagore Arts College in Puducherry. [[[File:Pavannan255D thumb255D.webp|alt=Pavannan255D thumb255D|thumb|Paavannan]]

Personal Life

On August 22nd, 1987, he married Amuda. They had a son, Amrita Mayan Karki. Paavannan’s first job was as an employee of the Indian Postal Department. In 2018, he retired from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) as Assistant Divisional Engineer in Karnataka State.

Literary Life

Short stories

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Paavannan - Iyal Virudhu - Toronto 2023

In 1982, Paavannan's first short story "Pazhudhu" was published in Deepam magazine. In 1986, his short story "Mul" won the Ilakiya Sinthanai Award and garnered him attention from the literary world. In 1987, Paavannan's first collection of short stories, "Vergal Tholaivil Irukinrana," was published by Kavita Publishing House. When Raj Gautaman published his foreword to the book in the Kalachuvadu magazine, it gained literary significance.

Paavannan cites Ku. Alagirisamy, Maxim Karki, Jayakanthan, and Vanandasan as the pioneers who impacted his literary work.

Novels

Paavannan’s debut novel was titled "Vazhlkai Oru Visaranai". He continued to write other novels, such as "Sitharalgal" and "Paimarakappal". In all three novels, Paavannan uses realism as a technique to capture life in Cuddalore and Puducherry.

Children’s Literature

Paavannan was inspired by M.L.Thangappa when he was young and began writing children's songs like him. It took a while, but in 1997, his first collection of children's songs (Kuzhanthaiyai pin thodarum kaalam, Vidiyal Publishing House) was published.

Literature Criticism

Paavannan used the literary criticism technique of “New Criticism” when undertaking literary analysis and producing articles based on his research outcomes. His work on the hundred best short stories of Tamil, titled "Enakku Piditha Kathaigal" stands out among them. He has written more than thirty books on literary criticism.

Translation

Paavannan has undertaken translation work in both Kannada and English languages. His translations from English primarily encompass literature in topics surrounding nature and biographies. Paavanan’s translations from Kannada hold great significance in Tamil literature. They exist in three distinct types.

Novels

Paavannan translated novels from Kannada, including "Paruvam" by S.L. Bhairappa and "Ther" by Raghavendra Patil. His translation of “Paurvam” is regarded as one of Tamil literature's best works.

Dailt Literature

Paavannan established the foundation for the advancement of Dalit writing in the Tamil language through his translations of works such as S. Sitthalingaiah's memoir "Oorum, Cheriyum" and several other Kannada Dalit short stories.

Dramas

Paavannan translated dramas from Kannada such as “Maduraikandam” by HS Sivaprakash and “Nagamandalam” and “Balipeedam” by Girish Karnath.

Awards

  • Ilakiya Sinthanai Award (Short Story) 1986
  • Puducherry Government Award for Best Novel (Vazhkkai Oru Visaranai) - 1987
  • Ilakiya Sinthanai Award for Best Novel (Paimarakappal) - 1995
  • Katha Organization Award for Best Short Story (Payanam)- 1996
  • Sahitya Akademi Award for Best Translator (Paruvam) - 2005
  • Tamil Nadu Government Award for Best Children's Literature (Pachaikizhiyae paranthu vaa) -2009
  • Chennai Literature Festival Best Writer Award-2016
  • Sujata-Uyirmai Foundation Award for Best Short Story Collection 2015 - PachaiKizhigal
  • NCBH Best Essay Award 2015 - Dreams and Tears
  • Pudhumaipithan Award -2018 by Vizhaku Literary Organization for Lifetime Achievement
  • M.V Venkatram Centenary Memorial Award -2021
  • Iyal Virudhu 2022 by the Canadian Literary Garden

Literary Place

Paavannan, a well-known writer of the post-1980s era, was vital in bringing direct and realistic style to Tamil writing and opening up previously unexplored regions of existence. Through his works, the language and people of the Pondicherry-Cuddalore region were featured in literature. He facilitated the incorporation of Kannada literature into the Tamil literary canon by means of translation. The Kannada translations of Dalit literature by Paavannan significantly contributed to the advancement of Dalit literature in the Tamil language.

Literary Works

Short Stories

  • Vergal Tholaivil Irukinrana (The roots are really far away) (1987, Kaavya Pathipagam)
  • Paavannan Kathaigal (Paavannan Short Stories) (1990, Annam Publications)
  • Velicham (The Light) (1990, Meenakshi Publications)
  • Veliyetram (Eviction) (1991, Kaavya Pathipagam)
  • Netru Vazhanthavargal (Those who lived yesterday) (1992, Kaavya Pathipagam)
  • Valai (Net) (1996, Thagam Publishing)
  • Adukku Malligai (The terraced house) (1998, Kaavya Pathipagam)
  • Nelli Thoppu (Indian gooseberry grove) (1998, Sneha Publications)
  • Ezhu Latcham Varigal (7 hundred thousand lines) (2001, Kaavya Pathipagam)
  • Evalain Irandam Mudivu (Eve's second decision) (2002, Tamizhini Publication)
  • Kadalora Veedu (Beach House)  (2004, Kaavya Pathipagam)
  • Veliyetrapatta Kuthirai (Equine Evicted) (2006, Agaram Pathippagam)
  • Irandu Maranga (Two Trees) (2008, Pudumaipithan Publishing House)
  • Bommai Kari (Puppeteer) (2011, Sandhya Publications)
  • Pachai Kiligal (Green parrots) (2014 Sandhya Publications)
  • Pakku Thottam (Areca plantation) (2014, Uyirmai Publishing House)
  • Kankonippu Kopuram (Watchtower) (2016, Sandhya Publications)
  • Prayanam (Journey)  (Selected Short Stories- 2016, Kalachuvadu Publishing)
  • Ananda Nilayam (Bliss Station) (2020, Sandhya Publications)
  • Kanavu Malarnthathu (The dream blossomed) (2020, Sandhya Publications)

Novels

  • Vazhkai Oru Visaranai (Life is an inquiry) (1987 Puthagapoonga, 2014 NCBH Publishing)
  • Sithargal (Scattering) (1990 Thagam Publishing House, 2014  NCBH Publishing)
  • Paimara Kappal (Sail Boat) (1995, 2014 Kaavya Pathipagam)

Novella

  • Ithu Vazhkaiyillai (This is not life) (1989, Saravanapalu Publishing House)
  • Oru Manithanum Sila Varushangalum (A man and few years) (1989, 2005, 2018 Agaram Pathippagam)

Poetry

  • Kuzhanthaiyum Pin Thodarum Kaalam (Time that follows the child) (1997, Vidiyal Publishing House)
  • Kanavil Vantha Sirumi (The girl in the dream) (2006, Agaram Pathippagam)
  • Punnagaiyin Velicham (The light of a smile) (2007, Sandhya Publications)

Essays

  • Ettu Thisai Engum Thedi (Search in all eight directions)i  (2002 Agaram Pathippagam)
  • Enakku Piditha Kathaigal (My favorite stories) (2003 Kalachuvadu Publishing)
  • Azhaththai Ariyum Payanam (A journey into the deep) (2004 Kalachuvadu Publishing)
  • Theeratha Pasi Konda Vilangu (An insatiably hungry animal) (2004 Sandhya Publications)
  • Vazhipokkan Kanda Vanam (The sky seen by the passerby) (2005 Agaram Pathippagam)
  • Eluttennum Nilalatiyil (Any Letters Shadow) (2004 Sandhya Publications)
  • Malarum Manamum Thedi (Looking for flowers and fragrances) (2005 Sandhya Publications)
  • Irupattirantu Attaippettikal (Twenty-two cartons)  (2006 Sandhya Publications)
  • Nadhiyin Karaiyil (On the banks of the river)  (2007 Any Indian Publications, 2018, Sandhya Publications)
  • Tunkapattirai (Tungabhadra) (2008 Any Indian Publications, 2017, Sandhya Publications)
  • Oru Thundu Nilam (A piece of land) (2008 Agaram Pathippagam)
  • Uraiyatum Cittirankal (Pictures that speak)  (2008 Pudumaipithan Publishing House)
  • Vaalvennum Vatraatha Nathi (Eternal river of life) (2008 Agaram Pathippagam)
  • Ottakam Ketta Isai (The music heard by the camel) (2010 Kalachuvadu Publishing)
  • Arukil Olirum Sudar (A glowing flame nearby) (2010 Agaram Pathippagam)
  • Manam Varaindha Oviyam (Painting with the Mind) (2011 Agaram Pathippagam)
  • Putaiyalait Thedi (In search of treasure) (2012 Sandhya Publications)
  • Kanavugalum Kanneerum (Dreams and tears) (2014, NCBH Publishing)
  • Padagotti In Payanam (Boatman's Journey) (2017, NCBH Publishing)
  • Venkat Swaminathan: Sila Polutukal Sila Ninaivugal (Venkat Saminathan: Some moments, some memories) (2017, Sandhya Publications)
  • Kathavu Thiranthu Irukkirathu (The door remains open) (2018, Bharathi Puthakalayam)
  • Cittukkuruviyin Vanam (The sky of the sparrow) (2018 Sandhya Publications)
  • Sattiyattin Aatchi - Gandiya Alumaikalin Kathaigal (Rule of Truth: Stories of Gandhian Personalities) (2019, Sandhya Publications)
  • Oru Sollin Valiyaga (Through a word) (2019, NCBH Publishing)
  • Ellam Seyal Koodum - Gandiya Aalumaikalin Kathaigal (Everything is Possible - Stories of Gandhian Personalities) (2020, Sandhya Publications )
  • Varrata Ninaivukal (Eternal memories) (2021, NCBH Publishing)
  • Nan Kanta Bengaluru (Bangalore that I saw) (2021, Sandhya Publications)
  • Onpatu Kundru (Nine Hills) (2021, Siruvani Vasagar Maiyam)
  • En Valvil Puttakankal (Books in my life) (2021, Sandhya Publications )
  • Mannil Polidha Mamalai - Gandiya Alumaikalin kathaigal (Rain on the Soil: Stories of Gandhians) (2021, Sandhya Publications)
  • Senrukonte Irukkiren - Paavannan Nerkanalkal (Keep Going - Paavannan Interviews)  (2022, Sandhya Publications)
  • Thankappa - Intiya Ilakkiya Sirpigal Varisai Nool (Thangappa - A Series of Indian Literary Sculptors)  (2022, Sahitya Akademi )
  • Vittalravum Nanum Uraiyatikkontiruntom (Vittalrao and I were talking) (2022,Sandhya Publications)
  • Eppirappil Kanpom ini (Which birth shall we witness this) (2022, Sandhya Publications )

Children Literature

  • Bommaiku Oru Idam Vendum - Paadalgal (A doll needs a place of its own - songs) (1992, Kalaignaan Pathippagam)
  • Pachaikiliyae Paranthu Vaa - Paadalgal (Come Here On Your Wings, Oh Green Parrot - Songs) (2009, Agaram Pathippagam)
  • Yaanai Savaari - Paadalgal (Elephant Ride - Songs) (2014, Bharathi Puthakalayam)
  • Meesaikara Poonai - Paadalgal (Cat with Whiskers - Songs) (2016, Bharathi Puthakalayam)
  • Ettu Mampazhangal - Paadalgal (Eight Mangoes - Songs)  (2017, Bharathi Puthakalayam)
  • Nangu Kanavugal - Sirukathaigal (Four Dreams - Short Stories) (2018, Nestling Books Publishing)
  • Kandru Kutti - Paadalgal (Calf - Songs) (2019, Bharathi Puthakalayam)
  • Kondai Kuruvi – Paadalgal (Hen Sparrow – Songs)  (2021, Bharathi Puthakalayam)
  • Pommaigal -Sirar Kathaigal (Toys -Children's stories) (2022, Thannaram Publications)

Translation Works

Books translated from English

  • Neeryaanai Mudiyudan Iruntha Pothu (When the hippopotamus had hair) (1998, Stories about African wildlife, NBT)
  • Kattin Kathaigal (Tales of the Jungle) (2003, Center For Environment Education, Bangalore)
  • Viyaputum Pazhuttigal (Amazing mammals) (2003, Center For Environment Education, Bangalore)
  • Marangal (Trees) (2003, Center For Environment Education, Bangalore)
  • Kasthurpa: Oru Ninaivu Thogupu (Kasturba: A Memoir) (2019, Sandhya Publications )

Books translated from Kannada

  • Kannada Navina Kavithaigal (Modern Kannada Poems) (1992, Kanavu)
  • Palipeedam (Altar) (1992, Drama, Drama, Kaavya Pathipagam)
  • Naaga Mandalam  (1993, Drama, Kaavya Pathipagam)
  • Mathurai Kaandam (1994, Drama, Kaavya Pathipagam)
  • Vinai Vithaithavan Vinai Arupan (He who sows will reap) (1995, Novel, NBT)
  • Puthaintha Kaatru (Buried Air) (1996, Anthology of Dalit Literature, Vidiyal Publishing House)
  • Oorum Seriyum (Town and slum) (1996 Dalit Biography, Vidiyal Publishing House, 2015 Kalachuvadu Publishing)
  • Kalkariyum Neram (Time for dissolving the stone) (1998, Lankesh Short Stories, Sahitya Akademi)
  • Goverment Brahmanan (1998 Dalit Biography, Vidiyal Publishing House, 2015 Kalachuvadu Publishing)
  • Pasiththavargal (Hungry People) (1999, Novel, NBT)
  • North Kannada Nattupura Kathaigal (North Kannada Folktales) (2001, Sahitya Akademi)
  • Akkiniyum Mazhaiyum (Agni and rain) (2002, Drama, Kaavya Pathipagam)
  • Paruvam (Seasons) (2002, Novel, Sahitya Akademi)
  • Aayiram Marangal,Aayiram Paadalgal (A thousand trees, a thousand songs) (2004, Modern Kannada Short Stories Anthology, Agaram Pathippagam)
  • Nooru Sutrukottai (Hundred round fort) (2004, Modern Kannada Short Stories Anthology)
  • Om Namo (2008, Novel, Sahitya Akademi)
  • Akkiniyum Mazhaiyum (Agni and rain) (2011, Anthology of Six Dramas, Kalachuvadu Publishing)
  • Ther (Chariot) (2010, Novel, Sahitya Akademi)
  • Veerappan Pidiyil Pathinaangu Naatkal (Fourteen days in the custody of Veerappan) (2013, Essay, Kalachuvadu Publishing)
  • Vaazhvin Thadangal (Tracks of life) (Autobiography, 2017, Kalachuvadu Publishing)
  • Sithaintha Pimbam (A distorted image) (Drama, 2018, Kalachuvadu Publishing)
  • Anchum Malligai (Frightened Jasmines) (Drama, 2018, Kalachuvadu Publishing)
  • Thirumana Album (Wedding Album) (Drama, 2019, Kalachuvadu Publishing)
  • Analil Vegum Nagaram (A city on fire) (Drama, 2019, Kalachuvadu Publishing)

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