The content is regarding the passing of renowned writer Sarah Thomas, who died at the age of 88. She authored 17 novels and over 100 short stories and received various recognitions, including the prestigious Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for her work Narmatipupadava. One of her novels, Murippadul, was adapted into a film named Manimuzhakkam, which won the National Film Award. Sarah Thomas’s first novel was ‘River of Life,’ and she produced works such as God’s Sons and Servants that were highly acclaimed by the people of Wayanad.
Thiruvananthapuram: Prominent writer Sarah Thomas (88) passed away. He passed away on Friday morning at his daughter’s residence in Nandavan, Thiruvananthapuram. Burial Saturday at Patur Church Cemetery.
Sarah Thomas, who has written 17 novels and over 100 short stories, has won many awards including the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award. The Kerala Sahitya Akademi award was given for the work Narmatipupadava.
A novel called Murippadul was made into a movie by PA Bakker under the name Manimuzhakkam. The film also won the National Film Award. Apart from this, the novels Asthamayam, Pavizhamut and Archana have also been themes for movies.
‘River of Life’ is the first novel written by Sarah Thomas. The writer who gave away works that will be remembered forever by the people of Wayanad, such as God’s Sons and Servants.
The passing of Sarah Thomas is a great loss to the literary world. As an acclaimed writer of 17 novels and over 100 short stories, she contributed greatly to the rich cultural heritage of Kerala. Her works have won numerous awards, including the prestigious Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award. Her stories have been adapted into successful movies, leaving a lasting impact on the silver screen. Her legacy will continue to inspire generations of writers and readers alike. May she rest in peace.
