Chemmeen - Softcover

Anita Nair T.S Pillai

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9352774930 ISBN 13: 9789352774937

Publisher: HarperCollins India, 2018

Synopsis

First published in 1956, Chemmeen tells the story of the relationship between Karuthamma, a Hindu woman from the fishing community, and Pareekkutty, the son of a Muslim fish wholesaler. Unable to live with the man she loves, Karuthamma 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 fishing community is that the safe return of a fisherman depends on his wife's fidelity. Then, one night, Karuthamma and Pareekkutty meet and their love is rekindled while Palani is at sea, baiting a shark. This 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.

About this title

About the Author:

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai was a Malayali novelist and short-story writer whose work focused on the oppressed classes. He has written several novels and over 600 short stories. He won the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award in 1958 and the Jnanpith Award in 1984. Anita Nair is a critically acclaimed author.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins India
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 9352774930
• ISBN 13: 9789352774937
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288