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What The Rains Foretold
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- Book Synopsis
- 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.
- About The Author
- N. Mohanan (27 April 1933-3 October 1999) is the son of well-known Malayalam writer Lalithambika Antharjanam and Narayanan Namboodiri. He graduated with a degree in the Sciences and thereafter obtained an MA in Malayalam literature from University College, Thiruvananthapuram. Starting as a college professor, he worked in the public relations department of Kerala government, and was the Director of Cultural Affairs, and Managing Director of Kerala State Film Development Corporation. He retired in 1988. His noted works include Ninte Katha Enteyum, Dukhathinte Rathrikal, Poojakkedukkaatha Pookkal, Seshapathram and Innalathe Mazha.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789391125844
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Niyogi, (16 January 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 172
- Weight
- 230 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 250 x 200 x 50 mm
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