What The Rains Foretold English 2023
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ISBN:
9789391125844
Translator:
Manoj Neelakanthan
Publisher:
Niyogi Books
Pages:
172
Weight:
444 g
Dimensions:
20 x 25 x 5 cm
Book Cover:
Hard Cover
Thema:
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
- Society and culture: general
- Asian history
What the Rains Foretold relates an origin myth of Kerala and its people. N. Mohanan’s work is an introspection into the mind of the protagonist, Vararuchi, and the tragic arc of his life. Young Vararuchi was an accomplished scholar, who sought to challenge destiny and overturn its writ. He was offered the coveted seat of the Royal Pundit at the King’s court, but demurs and declares he wishes to pursue the truth.On hearing a prophecy that he is destined to marry the child of a Pariah couple, Vararuchi seeks to subvert fate. Later he marries Panchami, the beautiful and accomplished young daughter of a Brahmin, but learns she is the same child. They have twelve children, who are forsaken at his bidding as he pursues his quest for knowledge.
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