Noted writer and literary critic M. Leelavathi has been selected for the fourth ONV literary award instituted by the ONV Cultural Academy. The award comprises a cash prize of ₹3,00,000, a citation and plaque.
The jury, chaired by C. Radhakrishnan, noted that Dr. Leelavathi was a shining star in the domain of literary criticism and a rare woman in the field.
Unique style
It said her unique style of criticism endeared literary works to readers.
It also hailed her contribution to language and literature as a teacher, poet, translator and biographer.
Academy chairman Adoor Gopalakrishnan said here on Friday that the award would be presented to Dr. Leelavathi at her residence in Kochi.
