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Thalamurakal (Generations) is a masterful Malayalam literary work by Nilapadmanabhan, published by Sign Books. Written when the author was just 28 years old in March 1967, this classic novel traces the compelling saga of a Chettiar family who were forced to migrate from the historic Kaveri Poompattinam to Iraniyel (in present-day Kanyakumari district) in ancient Venad. The narrative expertly weaves through two generations of this displaced family, exploring their struggles, adaptations, and transformations. Distinguished critic K.N. Subrahmanyam selected this work as one of the ten most significant novels in modern Indian literature, a testament to its literary merit and cultural significance. This profound exploration of familial bonds, displacement, and generational change stands as Nilapadmanabhan’s magnum opus, offering readers a rich tapestry of South Indian history and human relationships.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sign Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 30 June 2024
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2023rd
Print length ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8119386167
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8119386161
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 years and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 75 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21 x 14 x 21 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
Net Quantity ‏ : ‎ 1 Count
Packer ‏ : ‎ Sign Books, Statue, General Hospital Road, Trivandrum-695001 Mob 7736259347 signbooks@gmail.com www.signbooks.in
Generic Name ‏ : ‎ Printed Malayalam Books
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 and up
Best Sellers Rank: #544,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #14,395 in Classic Fiction (Books)

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