Mayyazhippuzhayude Theerangalil

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Mayyazhippuzhayude Theerangalil
The cover of Mayyazhippuzhayude Theerangalil.
Author M. Mukundan
Country India
Language Malayalam
Genre Fiction
Publisher DC Books
Publication date
1974

Mayyazhippuzhayude Theerangalil (On the Banks of the River Mayyazhi) is a Malayalam language novel by M. Mukundan. Widely regarded as the author's magnum opus, the novel vividly describes the political and social background of Mahe (Mayyazhi), the former French colony, in the past, in a mystical way.[1] The novel was translated into English and French, both the versions winning accolades.[2]

Translations

  • English: 1999. On the Banks of the River Mayyazhi. Trans. Gita Krishnankutty. Chennai: Manas.
  • French: 2002. Sur les rives du fleuve Mahé. Trans. Sophie Bastide-Foltz. Actes Sud.

References

  1. "Malayalam novelettes in translation"
  2. "Making mischief... .By God !"