Pudhumaipithan | |
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Born | C. Viruthachalam 25 April 1906 Thirupathiripuliyur, South Arcot District, Madras Presidency, British India (now in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, India) |
Died | 30 June 1948 Trivandrum, Kingdom of Travancore, Dominion of India (now Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India) | (aged 42)
Occupation | Author, scriptwriter |
Language | Tamil |
Citizenship | Indian |
Education | B.A |
Alma mater | Hindu College, Tirunelveli |
Period | 1934–46 |
Genre | Short story, horror, social satire |
Subject | Social Satire, Politics |
Literary movement | Manikodi |
Notable works | Kadavulum Kandasami Pillayum, Ponnagaram, Thunbakeni |
Spouse | Kamala |
Children | Dinakari |
C. Viruthachalam (25 April 1906 – 30 June 1948),[1] better known by the pseudonym Pudhumaipithan (also spelt as Pudumaipithan or Puthumaippiththan), was one of the most influential and revolutionary writers of Tamil fiction.[2] His works were characterized by social satire, progressive thinking and outspoken criticism of accepted conventions. Contemporary writers and critics found it difficult to accept his views and his works were received with extreme hostility. He as an individual and his works have been extensively reviewed and debated for over sixty years since his death. His influence has been accepted and appreciated by the present day writers and critics of Tamil fiction.[3][4][5] In 2002, the Government of Tamil Nadu nationalised the works of Pudumaippithan.[6]
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