Thakshankunnu Swaroopam

<p>In this era of rapid urbanisation the provincial stories are forgotten. The provincial way of life is now limited to the literature. Only through creative imagination can we retrieve the provincial histories otherwise lost forever. Thakshankunnu Swaroopam represents a sentimental blend of history myths and traditions. It reflects the lives of those who lived during a certain period in time though not in existence anymore through its interactions at various dimensions of politics culture and humanity. It shows the social renaissance movements and India’s freedom struggle defining its contours. That life is what Thakshankunnu Swaroopam has sought to capture for the generations to follow. A symbol of the bygone era. A tombstone.</p><p>Review: </p><p>“This is the story of people who lived at Thakshankunnu situated in the Malabar region of present Kerala. The rich descriptions of villages cities romance strife and litigations combine to elevate this novel to an epic status. The novelist has succeeded in providing a distinct personality and individuality to Thakshankunnu through the experiences of the people who lived there during its nearly a century-long era of social and political transformation. Here is another novel written entirely from the ambience of Kerala.”  </p><p>Prof. MGS Narayanan Former Head the Department of History Calicut University and former Chairman the Indian Council of Historical Research.</p>