O. V. Vijayan

The problem with Indian writings is that Indian English writings
overshadow the regional language writings, so much so that if you are
from a different region, you at times haven't even heard of regional
greats. When I read an article about O.V. Vijayan, Malyalam writer, in
Frontline who died recently, I thought this is exactly the kind of
writing that I'd want to read, if there are translations around. Of
course, translations of regional language works will rarely be close
to their sources, it's still better than not reading them.

Frontline's article on Vijayan:
http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl2208/stories/20050422003113200.htm

Another one from Hindu Literary Review:
http://www.hindu.com/lr/2005/05/01/stories/2005050100050100.htm

-Amit.

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Insanity is a sane reaction to an insane world.