Kumaran Asan

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1873 – 1924

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Who was Kumaran Asan?

N. Kumaran Asan, also known as Mahakavi Kumaran Asan, was one of the triumvirate poets of Kerala, South India. He was also a philosopher, a social reformer and a disciple of Sree Narayana Guru.

Kumaran Asan initiated a revolution in Malayalam poetry in the first quarter of the 20th century, transforming it from the metaphysical to the lyrical. Deep moral and spiritual commitment is evident in Asan's poetry. His works are an eloquent testimony of poetic concentration and dramatic contextualization.

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Born
Aug 12, 1873
Thiruvananthapuram
Nationality
  • India
Profession
Education
  • Sanskrit College
Died
Jan 16, 1924

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on July 23, 2013

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