Chemmeen

The Enduring Classic

von T. S. Translated By Nair Pillai

280 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

First published in 1956, Chemmeen tells the story of the relationship between Karutthamma, a Hindu woman from the fisherfolk community, and Pareekkutty, the son of a Muslim fish wholesaler. Unable to live with the man she loves, Karutthamma marries Palani, who, despite the scandal about his wife's past, never stops trusting her, a trust that is reaffirmed each time he goes to sea and comes back safe since the 'sea-mother' myth among the fishermen community goes that the safe return of a fisherman depends on the fidelity of his wife.Then, one night, Karutthamma and Pareekkutty meet and their love is rekindled while Palani is at sea, baiting a shark... The hugely successful novel was adapted into a film of the same name, and won critical acclaim and commercial success.Anita Nair's evocative translation brings this classic of Indian literature to a new generation that hasn't had the opportunity to savour this tale of love and longing.

• Reihe: HarperPerennial
• ISBN: 9789350290866
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 11.04.2011
• Größe: 198 x 129 mm
• Verlag: HarperCollins Publishers India Pvt Ltd