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Read about information on the longest novel
of India
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Longest Indian Novel
Longest Indian Novel is Avakasikal, written
by MK Menon in Malayalam under the penname "Vilasini". The
novel runs into 3,958 pages in four volumes and took ten years to
complete. MK Menon spent the best part of his life abroad as a
journalist. At an early stage in his literary career he set his mind on
writing long novels. MK Menon received Sahitya Akademi Award for
Avakasikal in 1981 and Vayalar Award in 1983. Sahitya Akademi is an
independent organistion, supported by Government of India, and dedicated
to the promotion of literature in the languages of India. Vayalar Award
is given for the best literary work in Malayalam. Other famous novels of
MK Menon include "Oonjal" and "Agnisaakshi".
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