Rajanarayanan ki (18 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: New. pp. xxiv + 235 + [ii] Figure.

Soft cover. Zustand: New. A unique anthology of short stories from the 'Karisal' or 'Black Soil' region of Tamil Nadu. Edited by Ki. Rajanarayanan, one of the most acclaimed and influential writers in Tamil, these stories tell, with genuine affection and concern, of the lives of people living against the backdrop of the black soil land. Here the rain plays hide-and-seek, sometimes oppressing them with drought, sometimes with floods; caste and religion still form a large part of the social order; cattle and moneylenders decide the fate of populations; and local gods are a very real presence. Written by celebrated contemporary Tamil authors in a range of literary styles, these are stories that will resonate universally long after they are read.…

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 268 pages. 8.10x5.70x0.70 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Zustand: New. People of Gopallapuram is set in an eponymous village as India negotiates independence from the British. The village is going through rapid changes, both in its social structure and economic position as the colonial era wanes and a new India looms in the near future. Lovers, village leaders, tenant farmers and others who make up the village are all affected by this change as they navigate caste barriers development. In Ki Rajanarayanan's classic ode, translated by Shubashree Desikan, the humble south Indian village comes alive in a visceral, animated way, reminding us of our roots. …

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A unique anthology of short stories from the 'Karisal' or 'Black Soil' region of Tamil Nadu. Edited by Ki. Rajanarayanan, one of the most acclaimed and influential writers in Tamil, these stories tell, with genuine affection and concern, of the lives of people living against the backdrop of the black soil land.Here the rain plays hide-and-seek, sometimes oppressing them with drought, sometimes with floods; caste and religion still form a large part of the social order; cattle and moneylenders decide the fate of populations; and local gods are a very real presence.Written by celebrated contemporary Tamil authors in a range of literary styles, these are stories that will resonate universally long after they are read.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The celebrated folklorist Ki. Rajanarayanan (1923-2021) spent over 80 years collecting the weirdest and wildest tales of the karisal mannu, the black-soil region around Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, India. This book contains a gallery of jealous husbands and conniving goddesses, pious sparrows and randy mice, jewel-crazy girl ghosts and angry star demons, as well as a chapter of 'naughty & dirty' folktales.…

Zustand: New. KlappentextFiction. Foklore. South Asia Studies. Translated from the Tamil by Pritham K. Chakravarthy. Ki. Rajanarayanan has spent three quarters of a century collecting the weirdest and wildest tales from the karisal mannu, the scorched.

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - People of Gopallapuram is set in a small South Indian village as India stands on the threshold of independence. The community is undergoing rapid transformation--its social structures shifting and its economic landscape evolving--as the colonial era fades and a new nation emerges.Lovers, village leaders, tenant farmers, and laborers all find themselves swept up in this tide of change, struggling to navigate questions of caste, identity, and progress.In Ki Rajanarayanan's classic ode to rural life, translated by Shubashree Desikan, the humble South Indian village comes vividly alive--its people, struggles, and spirit portrayed with warmth, humor, and humanity, reminding readers of the enduring pulse of India's heartland.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 288 pages. Tamil language. 5.50x0.65x8.50 inches. In Stock.

orig. wrappers. Zustand: Some rubbing. Good. 183 pages., 21x14cm. Entirely in Tamil characters. A collection of critical papers concerning the folk tales of Tamil Nadu.