C. D. David
C. D. David (c. 1860 – c. 1920) was a Malayalam-language writer, poet and columnist from what is now Kerala, India. He wrote several articles in the periodicals of the time such as Malayala Manorama , Kerala Patrika, Kerala Sanchari, Nasrani Deepika, Vidyavinodini, Bhashaposhini and Rasikaranjini, as well as published books such as Prabandhamanjari, Prabandhamalika and Kunchan Nambiarude Kaalam. Most of his poetry works were focused on Christian themes while his prose works focused on themes such as morality and household management. The work Kunchan Nambiarude Kaalam is a study on the works of Kunchan Nambiar and is regarded as one of the earliest well-researched scholarly works in Malayalam literature.
Biography
The years of David's birth and death are not precisely known. In Kerala Sahitya Charitram,
David was a
Writing
Although David was a prose writer, he also wrote poetry. Among his works the following are important:[1]
- Prabandhamanjari: Parts 1, 2 and 3
- Prabandhamalika: Parts 1, 2 and 3
- Arogya Rakshamargam
- Grihabharanam
- Kunchan Nambiarude Kaalam
- Kristotbhavam Ottan Thullal
- Messihacharitrasamrakham Kilipattu
- Sadacharamalika
- Divyopadesham Manjari
Most of David's poetry is centred on Christian themes.[1] The book Kunchan Nambiarude Kaalam is based on the history and works of Kunchan Nambiar. It is regarded as one of the first well-researched books in Malayalam.[1] Several other writers also contributed articles in his book Prabandhamanjari which is a collection of essays in three volumes.[1] In the second part of it, there is an essay by David entitled, Swabhashayum Videshabhashayum (Home Language and Foreign Language).[1] In several of his essays, he promoted the activation of Malayali identity and increased pride in the language. He wrote in of his essays, "Malayalam language is the equal right of everyone in the Malayala rajyam... and must be treated as a community wealth."[2]
References
- ^ University of Travancore. pp. 1095–1097.
- ^ Prerna Singh (2016). How Solidarity Works for Welfare: Subnationalism and Social Development in India. Cambridge University Press. p. 82.
External links
- C. D. David (1911). Prabhandhamanjari: Part 2 (PDF). Trichur: Bharatha Vilasam Press.
- C. D. David (1938). Prabhandhamalika: Part 3 (PDF). Trichur: Bharatha Vilasam Press.
- C. D. David. "Malayala Bhashayude Thalkalikavastha". Rasikaranjini.