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Chemmeen : The Enduring Classic

By T. S. Translated by Nair Pillai

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About the book

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.

Pages: 276

Available in: Paperback

Language: English

T. S. Translated by Nair Pillai

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai (1912-1999) 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. His best-known works include Kayar and Chemmeen. He won the Kendra Sahitya Academy award in 1958 and the Jnanpith award in 1984.

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