C. Radhakrishnan's works

Published works:

Kannivila

The First Harvest

A combination of C Radhakrishnan's first two novels

-Nizhalppadukal (Patches of Shade)

-Mareechika (The Mirage)

Nizhalppadukal came first in the novel competition conducted by Mathrubhumi Weekly.

C. Radhakrishnan was conferred the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (1962) for his first novel, Nizhalppadukal.

Nizhalppadukal is available in English as

Patches of Shade

(It is published by Kerala Sahitya Akademi, Trichur - 680020, Kerala state, India.)

Nizhalppadukal has been translated to French as

Fragments D' Ombre

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Natakantham

Collection of four plays and two poems

Plays:

Dweepu, Ithikkannikal, Mathilukal, Nayattu

Poems:

1)Ottayan alarunnu (collection of short poems) first published July 1967

2)Sudarsanam first published July 1988

Pullippulikalum  Vellinakshatrangalum

Of Leopards And Silvery Stars

novel

An investigation into the possibilities and limitations of science. The sorry state of Indian research centers. The tragi-comic goings on in these places.

first published Nov 1984

seventh edition

Ivide ellavarkum sukham thanne

We Are All Fine Here

novel

The miseries of urbanisation together with the genesis of criminalism and analysis of the curvature of the psyche that produces it.

first published May 1988

fifth edition

Verpadukalude viralpadukal

Imprints Of Separation

novel

Pains of social fragmentation and the evolution of the nuclear family, the process of the value of money establishing itself on top of the traditional values of love, and kinship.

first published Oct 1992

Mahakavi G. Award 1994

  fourth edition

Iniyoru nirakanchiri

And Now The Tearful Smile

novel

The story how forbearance, compassion and love wins at the end of the day. The art of alchemy that ennobles every base emotion - the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita serving as catalysts.

first published march 1997

third edition

Thamaso ma (Collection of novelettes and seven novels)

These works are connected thematically in various ways with the Upanishadic prayer 'Lead me from darkness to light'.

-Oodum paavum - three novelettes

-Randu divasathe vicharana

-Kankaaligal (first published Nov 1979)

-Nilaavu (first published Nov 1979)

-Thevidissi (first published Oct 1973) (Priya) *Cinema

-Ival avalil oruval (first published July 1981)

-Sruthi (first published June 1982)

-Amavasikal

second edition as collection.

Ithihasam

Collection of two satirical novels

first published July 1998

-Kalippaattangal (Toys)

-Veshangal (Masquarades)

 Third edition

Ullil ullathu

Within Us

novel

A young couple fights unarmed against a global criminal gang. They do it by putting the Bhagavad Gita into practical use.

first published Nov 2002

third edition

Thirenjedutha kathakal

Selected Short Stories

Collection of 95 short stories of wide range and variety

first published Jan 1996

second edition as collection.

Grihathuram

Nostalgically

Collection of six novelettes dealing with women and their problems.

 Kannimangakal, Sahadharmini, Thayveru, Tharanisa, Asha, Eka

First published as collection in July 2005

Stuff and Style of the Universe (English)

Essays on Science

first published Nov 2002

To Stuff and Style of the Universe (The entire work published in the web)

Kalikaalavasthakal

The present bad-time situations

A satirical novel published by Poorna Publications

The time when everybody is touchy, when even play becomes serious. Distances on the earth  reduces, distances between people increases. Comforts improve very much, happiness lessens considerably. Information is explosive but what is to be learned is lacking. Life span has increased but new diseases have come....

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Mathruparvam

Saga Of Motherhood

Collection of four novels thematically connected in different ways with motherhood

-Chuzhali    first published April 1967

-Kanalthullikal    first published Sept 1963

-Mrinalam    first published July 1966

-Verukal padarunna vazhikal    first published July 1967

Ellam Maykuna Kadal

The Ocean That Wipes Out All

novel

The picture of science and technology flooding a semi-feudal society and the pains of transition.

first published Nov 1972

seventh edition

Puzha muthal puzha vare

From The River And  Back To It

novel

Modern education as a bridge over the eternal flow of time. The cultural dualism of a post-colonial mind.

first published Dec 1974

sixth edition

Spandamapinikale nandi

Thank You, Seismographs

novel

first published Sept 1986

Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award 1989 (Award of the National Akademi of letters)

tenth edition

The novel is also available in English as

Maybe Another Day

The novel is also translated to Tamil by the name Nile Adirvumaanikale Nanri

The novel presents the scenario of an attempt at revolution by scientists to correct the injustices in society and in the field of science itself. A scientific investigation into the philosophy of violent social correction.

The English translation, Maybe Another Day, and the Tamil translation, Nile Adirvumaanikale nanri are published by Kendra Sahitya Akademi and are available in Delhi at "Swathi", Mandir Marg, New Delhi 110001. In Calcutta at Jeevan Tara Building, 4th floor, 23 A/4X, Diamond Harbour Road, Calcutta - 700053. In Mumbai at 172, Mumbai Marathi Grantha Sangrahalaya Marg, Dadar, Mumbai - 400014. In Bangalore at A.D.A Rangamandira, 109 J.C. Road, Bangalore - 560002.

Munpe parakkuna pakshikal

Birds That Fly Ahead

novel

The wide spectrum of actions for social correction investigated on against the backdrop of ultra-left upsurge of the seventies.

first published Dec 1989

Vayalar Award 1990

Abudhabi Malayali Samajam Award

Achuthamenon Award

tenth edition

Karal pilarum kaalam

Heart-rending Times

novel

Graphic picture of a Kurukshetra war between motherhood and justice. The Khalishan movement in the background.

first published April 1994

sixth edition

Asatho ma (Collection of seven novels)

These novels are connected thematically in various ways with the Upanishadic prayer 'Lead me from illusion to reality'.

-Athirukal kadakkunnavar (first published April 1990)

-Swapnaparampara (first published Oct 1976)

-Ulpirivukal (first published Sept 1970)

-Kurekkoodi madangivarathavar (first published Oct 1973)

-Idukkuthozhuthu (first published June 1970)

-Kaivazhikal (first published Aug 1982)

-Pin nilavu *Cinema

second edition as collection.

Mrityor ma

Collection of six novels

These novels are connected thematically in various ways with the Upanishadic prayer 'Lead me from death to immortality'.

-Agni (first published 1965) *Cinema

-Yudham (first published 1968)

-Poojyam (first published 1970)

-Ottayadippathakal (first published 1984) *Cinema

-Brihadaaranyakam (first published 1986)

-Maranashiksha (first published 1987)

third edition as collection.

Poojyam has been translated to English as

Zero

(Published by Arnold-Heinemann Publishers (India) Private Limited, AB/9 Safdarjang enclave, New Delhi - 110016. First published 1974)

Ottayadippathakal has also been translated to Hindi as

Pagdandiyan

(National Book Trust, A-5 Green Park, New

 Delhi - 110016, India)

Amritham

Collection of five science fiction novelettes

-Aazhangalil amritham (first published 1994)

-Cassioppiyakkaran fidel castelino (first published 1994)

-Oru vilippadakale (first published 1987)

-Control panel (first published 1993)

-Driksakshi (first published 1969)

third edition as collection.

Aalochana

In Consideration Of

Selected prose writings on science, literature, art, culture and cinema

C. P. Menon Award

 second edition

Theekkadal kadanhu thirumadhuram

Churning The Ocean Of Fire

(Biography of the father of Malayala Bhasha)

The life and times of Thunjath Ezhuthachan. A well researched work that explodes several popular misconceptions about the great teacher.

Odakuzhal Award 2006

Padmaprabha Award 2007 (special reference)

Third edition

Click here to view more of the book, and some of the responses to the previous edition.

Adhyathmaramayanam Kilippattu grandham

Prepared and perfected by examining various texts of Adhyathmaramayanam kilippattu,  by Sri. K. P. Narayana Pisharody.