Chemmeen : The Enduring Classic
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Chemmeen : The Enduring Classic by Thakazi Sivasankar Pillai
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.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9789350290866 |
| ISBN 10 | 9350290863 |
| Title | Chemmeen : The Enduring Classic |
| Author | Thakazi Sivasankar Pillai |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins India |
| Year published | 2011-11-04 |
| Number of pages | 276 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |