A Village Before Time

A Village Before Time is a deeply moving and passionate memoir of T N Venugopalan where the author reimagines a lost world its everyday people their many celebrations unique practices and cultural ethos. The book is an honest exploration of the author’s childhood years in a quaint unassuming Kerala village near Kochi. A non- linear narrative A Village Before Time transcends literary boundaries and in his simple yet lucid language the author paints a vivid picture of village life skilfully intertwining with historical context. The characters places and events are drawn from the fabric of everyday life creating a compelling narrative. This memoir is not just a personal recollection but a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Kerala. Here is a non-fiction where the characters and situations come alive that can be read like a work of fiction. Venugopalan is a writer and cultural observer whose work explores memory identity and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Born and raised at Palluruthy a small village near Kochi Kerala in the early sixties he draws inspiration from the landscapes rituals and people that shaped his early years. A Village Before Time is his deeply personal homage to a world that once was and a reflection on the timeless values that continue to resonate today. Kerala Kaleidoscope his debut book is an exploration of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Kerala. The book has won the coveted Golden Book Award 2025. He lives in Kochi Kerala along with his family.