Chemmeen (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780857423917)

Chemmeen tells the story of the relationship between Karutthamma, a Hindu woman from the fisherfolk community, and Pareekkutty, the son of a Muslim fish wholesaler. Unable to marry Pareekkutty for religious reasons, Karutthamma instead marries Palani, who, despite his wife's scandalous past, never stops trusting her--a trust that is reaffirmed each time he goes to sea and comes back safe. For the fishermen have an important saying: the safe return of a fisherman depends on the fidelity of his wife. Then, one fateful night, Karutthamma and Pareekkutty meet and their love is rekindled while Palani is at sea, baiting a shark.

Previously available only in India, this hugely successful novel was adapted into a film, winning great critical acclaim and commercial success. Anita Nair's evocative translation from Malayalam brings this tale of love and longing, a classic of Indian literature, to a new audience.

Author: Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
ISBN-10: 0857423916
ISBN-13: 9780857423917
Publisher: Seagull Books
Language: English
Published: 12/15/2016
Pages: 264
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 1.00d