The Book
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.
The Author(s)
Thoppil Mohammed Meeran, is a noted novelist and was awarded the Kendriya Sahitya Academi Award, 1997. Translated from the Tamil by M. Vijayalakshmi.