The Demon Seed and Other Writings

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A masterful anthology of classic Malayalam fiction and essays, centered around a fresh translation of Asuravithu (The Demon Seed), exploring family decay, religious friction, and societal collapse

Author Name	Satish Y. Deodhar
ISBN	9780140276596
Year of Publication	2016
Pages	232
Language	English
Binding	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin

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ISBN: 9780140276596
Year Of Publication: 2016
Pages : 232
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: Penguin

Overveiw

The collection serves as a vibrant gateway into the complex historical and cultural tapestry of twentieth-century Kerala. It confronts the breakdown of the traditional maternal joint-family system (Marumakkathayam), tracking how individual greed, shifting agrarian economics, and deep psychological isolation push ordinary humans to internal extremities

Meet the Author

M.T. Vasudevan Nair (born 1933), popularly known as MT, is arguably the most influential and versatile contemporary writer in Malayalam literature. He has authored numerous award-winning novels, short stories, and legendary screenplays. He is a recipient of India's highest literary honor, the Jnanpith Award (1995), alongside the Padma Bhushan (2005) and multiple National Film Awards for best screenplay. His works are universally celebrated for their deep psychological realism and rich cultural honesty

Book Summary

This volume showcases the exceptional narrative depth and versatility of M.T. Vasudevan Nair. At the absolute center of this collection is The Demon Seed, which is a masterful, fresh English translation of his famous Malayalam masterpiece novel, Asuravithu

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