The author of the epic poem ‘Kumaran Asan’ was:

Vallathol Narayana Menon
G. Sankara Kurup
O.N.V Kurup
Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri

The correct answer is A) Vallathol Narayana Menon.

Vallathol Narayana Menon (1878-1954) was a Malayalam poet, writer, and social reformer. He is best known for his epic poem ‘Kumaran Asan’, which is considered to be one of the greatest works of Malayalam literature. The poem tells the story of Kumaran Asan, a young man who is torn between his love for his wife and his duty to his country.

G. Sankara Kurup (1887-1964) was a Malayalam poet and writer. He is best known for his poems on nature and love. His most famous poem is ‘Ode to the Sacred River’.

O.N.V. Kurup (1918-1999) was a Malayalam poet, writer, and critic. He is best known for his poems on social and political issues. His most famous poem is ‘The Song of the Plough’.

Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri (1926-2018) was a Malayalam poet, writer, and critic. He is best known for his poems on religion and philosophy. His most famous poem is ‘The Song of the Soul’.