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| Author | G. Sankara Kurup |
|---|---|
| Language | Malayalam |
| Subjects | Symbolist lyrics |
| Publisher | Mathrubhumi |
Publication date | 1950 [1] |
| Publication place | India |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover and Paperback), e-book at ReadWhere |
| Pages | 211 pp. |
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