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Suresh Pradeep
Suresh Pradeep

Suresh Pradeep (Suresh Panneerselvam) (Born: January 14, 1992) is a writer and literary critic in Tamil. He writes stories set against the backdrop of Thanjavur-Tiruvarur district. He is interested in writing stories in a non-linear form and in exploring the fundamental existential dilemmas of human life.

Birth, Education

Suresh Pradeep was born on January 14, 1992, in Thakkalur, Tiruvarur district, as the second son of Panneerselvam and Vasantha. He completed his schooling at Government Primary School and the Government High School at Kankoduthavanitham, and at Veludaiyar Higher Secondary School, Tiruvarur. In 2012, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) from Anna University, Trichy.

Personal Life

On January 25, 2021, Suresh Pradeep married Priyadarshini. They have a daughter named Anjana. Suresh Pradeep is employed with India Post.

Organizational Work

  • Suresh Pradeep, along with his friends, has been organizing a literary gathering called 'Nadhikkarai Ilakkiya Vattam' in Thiruvarur.
  • In 2020, together with writer Annogen Balakrishnan, he started 'Agazh' e-magazine, where he serves as one of the editors.
  • Suresh Pradeep has a video channel named Tamil Literary Talks[1] where he publishes content on literary criticism and other literary topics.

Literary Life

Suresh Pradeep's first work, the short story 'Alungalin Nadukkam', was published in Pathagai e-magazine in 2017. In the same year, his first novel 'Olir Nizhal' and his short story collection 'Nayagigal Nayagargal' were released.

His novel 'Olir Nizhal', narrated in a fragmented style with stories within the story, gained wide recognition. His short stories 'Baram' and 'Enjum Sorkal' also drew readers' attention for their themes and sharp narrative style.

Literary Position

Suresh Pradeep is one among the contemporary Tamil writers who continuously experiment with different forms of storytelling and explore new possibilities of language. His works carry existential dilemmas as well as a philosophical outlook marked by a distrust of idealism. Moving beyond the realm of realism, he creates, through fiction, a space for philosophical and psychological dialogue.

"Suresh Pradeep's novel attains its artistic quality because, within its considerable pages, it narrates an inner journey we had not encountered before. For such subtle introspection and for the entirely new openings it creates at certain moments, I would call this a work of true artistic value. On this basis, it may be said to announce the arrival of a very important creator in Tamil. I believe that in the coming quarter century, he will stand as one of the foremost creators in the Tamil language."' says writerJeyamohan in his critical evaluation of Suresh Pradeep's first novel Olir Nizhal.

"Though employing different techniques and varied modes of storytelling, the focus of Suresh Pradeep's work is on the helpless condition of today's youth-shattered by caste pressures and broken relationships, and caught in the unresolved dilemmas of modern life. It is for this reason that these stories gain their intensity," observes critic M. Gopalakrishnan.[2]

Awards

  • Vaasagasalai Best Debut Writer Award, 2017
  • Pudumaipithan Novella Prize for his work 'Pathu Paathirangal', 2021

Books List

Novel
  • OlirNizhal (2017)
  • Kilaikadhai (2023)
Short Story Collection
  • Nayagigal Nayagargal (2017)
  • Enjum Sorkal (2019)
  • Udaniruppavan (2020)
  • Ponnulagam (2021)
  • Pathupathirangal (2022)
Essay Collection
  • Thanvazhicheral (2018)
Anthology
  • Kavinuru thoorigai

References

External Links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Tamil literary talks
  2. ↑ Tamil Sirukadai -Inru: Annaiyin Sithirangalum Saadhiyin Mugangalum - Suresh Pradeep Sirukadhaigal - Thamizhini (tamizhini.in)


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