Book Details

• Publisher: SAHITYA AKADEMI
• Author: K. Shivarama Karanth
• Translator: Padma Ramachandra Sharma
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 439
• Release Date: 01 January 2002
• ISBN: 9788126010653
• Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches

About the Book

This remarkable work by renowned Kannada writer K. Shivarama Karanth is considered one of the finest achievements in modern Indian literature. Beautifully translated into English by Padma Ramachandra Sharma, the book introduces readers to the literary brilliance, cultural richness, and narrative depth of the original Kannada masterpiece.

The novel explores human relationships, social transformation, emotional conflicts, and the complexities of life with exceptional storytelling and psychological insight. Rich in cultural atmosphere and philosophical undertones, the work reflects the author’s profound understanding of society and human nature. The translation successfully preserves the spirit and literary elegance of the original text, making it accessible to a wider audience of English readers.