K. P. Appan

K. P. Appan was born in 1936 in Alappuzha. He earned a degree in science from S.D. College, Alappuzha, and a postgraduate degree in Malayalam from Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam. He served as a teacher at U.C. College, Aluva, and S.N. College, Cherthala, before retiring from S.N. College, Kollam. Appan began his literary career writing for Kaumudi weekly, edited by K. Balakrishnan. His first book, Kshobhikkunnavarude Suvishesham (The Gospel of the Agitated), was published in 1972. Some of his significant works include Thiraskaram, Kalahavum Vishwasavum, Charithrathe Agadhamaakkiya Guru, Bible: Velichathinte Kavacham, Madhuram Ninte Jeevitham, and Charithrathe Ningalodoppam Koottuka. He passed away on December 15, 2008.