Seasons of the Palm
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A poignant novel about childhood, caste, poverty and survival in rural Tamil Nadu.
| Author Name |
Perumal Murugan |
|---|---|
| ISBN |
9780143428367 |
| Year of Publication |
2017 |
| Pages |
320 |
| Language |
English |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Publisher |
Penguin |
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ISBN: 9780143428367
Year Of Publication: 2017
Pages : 320
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: Penguin
Originally written in Tamil, the novel offers an intimate portrayal of agrarian life and the harsh realities of caste-based oppression. Perumal Murugan combines social realism with lyrical descriptions of nature and village life.
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Perumal Murugan is an acclaimed Tamil writer, poet, scholar and former professor. His works explore caste, community, desire, labour and human relationships, and several of his novels have been translated into English.
Shorty works as a farmhand under a powerful landlord, herding sheep and working the land while enduring hunger, hardship and the humiliations of caste society. His friendship with others and his connection with nature provide moments of comfort, but the realities of his social position continually threaten his fragile happiness.
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