The Scavenger's Son

The Scavenger's Son

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First published in India in 1947, this novel is set in rural Kerala and illustrates the author's use of black comedy and macabre humour. Ruthlessly determined to improve his lot for the sake of his son, Chudalamuttu gains a semblance of dignity but sacrifices his humanity in the process.

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The Scavenger's Son by Tsivasankara Pillai

First published in India in 1947, this novel is set in rural Kerala and illustrates the author's use of black comedy and macabre humour. Ruthlessly determined to improve his lot for the sake of his son, Chudalamuttu gains a semblance of dignity but sacrifices his humanity in the process.
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ISBN 13 9780435950828
ISBN 10 0435950827
Title The Scavenger's Son
Author Tsivasankara Pillai
Series Asian Writers S
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Heinemann International Literature & Textbooks
Year published 1993-10-11
Number of pages 128
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