Rao Raja
Kanthapura
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143422341
- author:
- Rao Raja
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books India
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 13.8 x 1.4 x 20.2 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Kanthapura is a groundbreaking novel that explores the intersection of tradition and modernity in a small Indian village. Set against the backdrop of India's struggle for independence, the story follows a young man's efforts to bring about change through non-violent action.
Through the eyes of a wise and observant old woman, the villagers' actions are revealed with sharp insight, evoking the spirit of India's traditional folk epics. This thought-provoking tale offers a unique perspective on the complexities of Indian society and the power of individual action.
First published in 1938, Kanthapura remains a significant work of Indian literature, offering a nuanced exploration of the human experience.