Chemmeen: The Enduring Classic

First published in 1956, 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 live with the man she loves, Karutthamma marries Palani, who, despite the scandal about his wife's past, never stops trusting her, a trust that is reaffirmed each time he goes to sea and comes back safe since the 'sea-mother' myth among the fishermen community goes that the safe return of a fisherman depends on the fidelity of his wife. Then, one night, Karutthamma and Pareekkutty meet and their love is rekindled while Palani is at sea, baiting a shark ... The hugely successful novel was adapted into a film of the same name, and won critical acclaim and commercial success. Anita Nair's evocative translation brings this classic of Indian literature to a new generation that hasn't had the opportunity to savour this tale of love and longing.

Author: T. S. Nair Anita Pillai
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Published: 04/11/2011
Pages: 280
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.63d
ISBN13: 9789350290866
ISBN10: 9350290863
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Literary

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