THRISSUR: Writer
Subhash Chandran has been selected for the
Kendra Sahitya Akademi for the best
Malayalam writer.
His debut novel '
Manushyanu oru aamukham' (A Preface to Man) has been selected for the
award, which carries a purse of Rs 1 lakh, a citation and a plaque.
Describing the award as recognition to young writers, Subash Chandran (42) said he was confident that his work had qualities for the award though he was not expecting it in view of several factors determining the selection.
On the title of the novel, he said, "We may not be equipped to write about the great theme of Man, and at best we may only be writing a preface to the theme.''
The award jury comprised writers Sarah Joseph, K Jayakumar and Chandramathi. tnn