Translation of one of the most widely read books in the Malayalam language, it is the story of Karna developed through the thought process of Draupadi and her life. Without deviating from the story, situations or the epic grandeour of the Mahabharata, it lends a new interpretation to their story. All variations come in the recreated situations and in the mental space and thought processes of the characters. With this limited manoeuvring space the author createssomething original.
Translation of one of the most widely read books in the Malayalam language, it is the story of Karna developed through the thought process of Draupadi and her life. Without deviating from the story, situations or the epic grandeour of the Mahabharata, it lends a new interpretation to their story. All variations come in the recreated situations and in the mental space and thought processes of the characters. With this limited manoeuvring space the author createssomething original.
P.K. Balakrishnan was a journalist by profession. He took to writing only when a subject completely seized his interest. Each of the books he wrote is a class of its own. He has eleven books to his credit. His book 'Caste System and History of Kerala' on Kerala's social history was a path breaking work that completely changed the face of historical studies on Kerala. He had forayed into Kerala history long before for his books on Narayana Guru and Tippu Sultan. Most of his works are literary criticisms, each striking with its originality. This novel titled in Malayalam 'Ini Njan Uragnatte' was the second of his two novels and it turned out to be the most popular of his works. One of the best known works in the language; it won him accolades and most importantly, a place in the hearts of the people of Kerala. Jayalekshmy P.K. holds degrees in English, Management and qualifications in her career field of insurance. This book first transltion. Arts, traveling, wildlife and photography interests her. She has two elder brothers and is married to Prabhakaran, a banker and they have a son Avinash.
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Translator's Note Author's Note Part One Part Two Glossary About the Author and the Translator
