George Joseph K. (born 1955), is an Indian short story writer, novelist, poet and journalist who writes in Malayalam language. He has published 9 books which include Anantharam Sandhyayayi Ushassayi, Chevittorma, Swayamvaram, Nilaavariyunnu, Avan Maranayogyan, Mariyamma Enna Marimaya, Kunjunni Paranja Yayathi Varalinte Katha, Althara Vilkkanundu and Thiranjedutha Kathakal and is a recipient of such awards as T. P. Kishore Award, K. A. Kodungalloor Award and Lalithanjali Literary Award.
Biography
George Joseph K. was born on June 10, 1955, in Kaloor, in Ernakulam district, in the south Indian state of Kerala.[1] He started his career as a journalist by joining Mangalam Publications where he worked for two years before joining Pen Books as the Publication Manager. Subsequently, he joined Janani Online Magaziine where he works as a Consultant Editor.[2] In between, he has served in the committees of Sahitya Akademi and Kerala Sahitya Akademi.[1]
George Joseph has written a number of novels, short story anthologies and poems,[3][4] besides a memoir by name, Mariyamma Enna Marimaya (An Illusion by name Mariyamma) and is now serialising another memoir titled Athmahathyamunanpu (Suicide Point) in Malayala Manorama weekly.[5] DC Books has brought out an anthology of his short stories under the title, Thiranjedutha Kathakal (Selected Stories).[6] His novel, Avan Maranayogyan, has been included in the syllabus of Mahatma Gandhi University.[7]
The first of the literary awards George Joseph received was K. A. Kodungalloor Award, which was followed by T. P. Kishore Award.[5] Lalithambika Antharjanam Sahityavedi awarded their inaugural Lalithanjali Literary Award to George Joseph for his contributions to Malayalam literature.[8][9] He has also received a Senior Fellowship of the Ministry of Culture by which he did a research on the writings of noted Malayalam writer, Sethu on the topic, The women and soil in Sethu's writings.[1]
George Joseph, who is active in Malayalam literary circles,[10][11][12][13] is married to Lovely and the couple has a son, Appu, and a daughter, Hanna.[1]
Selected bibliography
| Title | Year | Publisher | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevittorma[14] | 1985 | Sahitya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangam | Novel |
| Anantharam Sandhyayayi Ushassayi[15] | 1990 | DC Books | Novel |
| Avan Maranayogyan[16] | 1997 | Sahitya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangam | Short story anthology |
| Swayamvaram | 2003 | DC Books | Novel |
| Nilaavariyunnu | 2006 | DC Books | Novel |
| Mariyamma Enna Marimaya[17] | 2011 | DC Books | Memoir |
| Kunjunni Paranja Yayathi Varalinte Katha[18] | 2012 | DC Books | Short story anthology |
| Althara Vilkkanundu[19] | 2021 | Logos Books | Short story anthology |
| Thiranjedutha Kathakal[20] | 2025 | DC Books | Short story anthology |
See also
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Author Bio. DC Books(March 30, 2026). Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ About US - Janani. Janani Online(February 1, 2021). Retrieved 2026-03-30.
- ↑ George Joseph Forgotten Writer. ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ Manorama Hortus - Art & Literature Festival Speaker Profile. www.manoramahortus.com. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 George Joseph K Author Profile University of Calicut. University of Calicut. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ Thiranjedutha Kathakal DC Books. DC Books(March 30, 2026). Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ KLF 2027 Kerala Literature Festival Speaker Profile. keralaliteraturefestival.com. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ The ultimate value of Lalithambika Antharjanam's literature was the consciousness of freedom. — K. Jayakumar. www.keralasabdam.in(March 31, 2026). Retrieved 2026-03-31.
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- ↑ Sahitya Akademi Kathasandhi. sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ George Joseph K pays homage to Joseph Vyttila and Victor Leenus. @mathrubhumi(January 10, 2024). Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ George Joseph K remembering writer Thomas Joseph. ‘അവന്റെ ഓർമകളുടെ വേദന ഒരു നീറ്റലായി മനസ്സിൽ നിറയുന്നു’. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ Manorama Hortus Art & Literature Festival Nov 27–30, 2025. www.manoramahortus.com. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ Chevittorma - Audiobook - George Joseph.K - ISBN 9789395334303 - Storytel International. www.storytel.com(March 30, 2026). Retrieved 2026-03-30.
- ↑ Anantharam Sandhyayayi, Ushassayi, K., George Joseph. University of Calicut(March 30, 2026). Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ Avan maranayogyan{{#if:George Joseph K|, George Joseph K}. Sahitya Pravarthaka Co-operative Society Ltd(2012). ISBN 978-81-7130-747-0
- ↑ Mariyamma Enna Marimaya. University of Calicut Library Catalog(March 30, 2026). Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ Kunjunni Paranja Yayathi Varalinte Katha. University of Calicut Library Catalog. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ Althara Vilkkanundu, K., George Joseph. Amazon(March 30, 2026). Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ Thiranjedutha Kathakal, K., George Joseph. DC Books(March 30, 2026). Retrieved March 30, 2026.
External links
- Author Profile - George Joseph K.. Kerala Book Store(March 30, 2026). Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- GEORGE JOSEPH K. DC Books(March 30, 2026). Retrieved 2026-03-30.
- All books by author George Joseph K - Storytel International. www.storytel.com. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
- Kunjunni Paranja Varalinte Katha, K, George Joseph. DC Booka(March 31, 2026). Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- Marayamma Enna Marimaya, K, George Joseph. DC Books(March 31, 2026). Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- Althara Vilkkanundu, K, George Joseph. DC Books(March 31, 2026). Retrieved March 31, 2026.
Further reading
- Shareeram... Pranayadhaaham - Truecopy Think, K, George Joseph. truecopythink.media(March 19, 2021). Retrieved 2026-03-30.
- From the word of death to the word of life, Marian Times. Marian Times World(January 8, 2020). Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- The Dancing Words, K, George Joseph. malayalam.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2026-03-31.