This book, originally called Oru Kadalore Kiramathin Kathai, deals with the fall of feudalism as the forces of modernity advance and their presence felt even in a small and obscure village. It is the story of a landlord in Travancore, whose villagers rebel against his tyrannical rule.Thoppil Mohammed Meeran, is a noted novelist and was awarded the Kendriya Sahitya Academi Award, 1997. Translated from the Tamil by M. Vijayalakshmi.
This book, originally called Oru Kadalore Kiramathin Kathai, deals with the fall of feudalism as the forces of modernity advance and their presence felt even in a small and obscure village. It is the story of a landlord in Travancore, whose villagers rebel against his tyrannical rule.Thoppil Mohammed Meeran, is a noted novelist and was awarded the Kendriya Sahitya Academi Award, 1997. Translated from the Tamil by M. Vijayalakshmi.