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Malayalam Poet and Scholar P. Narayana Kurup Passes Away at 91

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Thiruvananthapuram, June 20 (IANS) Malayalam literature lost one of its distinctive voices with the demise of Padma Shri P. Narayana Kurup, the poet, critic, satirist and scholar who blended classical traditions with contemporary thought. He was 91.Kurup passed away in the state capital on Saturday night.A poet who wielded words as a powerful tool against social evils, injustice and hypocrisy, Kurup carved a unique space in Malayalam poetry through his sharp observations, wit and lucid style.He …