
Scar
by K.A. Gunasekaran
Title:
Scar
Author:
K.A. Gunasekaran
Series (if any):
Literature in translation
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
120 pages
Publisher:
Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd
ISBN-13:
9789354426810
EAN:
9789354426810
Publication Date:
15/11/2023
Classifications:
Special Features
Weight (g):
262
Dimensions (mm):
142 x 216 x 8
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
Growing up as a boy from the Parayar caste, in the milieu of Christian, Hindu and Muslim communities, K.A. Gunasekaran narrates the familiar tale of caste oppression and prejudice prevalent in the villages of Tamil Nadu. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is shown how the 'low' caste negotiates differently with the three religious communities. The deep pain of the Paraya surfaces through the risible anecdotes that ridicule the grievously unjust practices of the 'upper' castes. The book emphasises the fact that Indian villages are doubly caste-conscious and cruel, and that Dalit emancipation rests in better education for the community. Gunasekaran writes in an earthy and colloquial style to capture the innocence, cruelty and drama of a South Indian village.










