![]() ![]() One of the most versatile authors in the Tamil fiction sphere, Sujatha is the pseudonym of S. He has also penned four collections of short stories and four anthologies of poetry. Seasons of the Palm went on to be shortlisted for the Kiriyama prize. Perumal Murugan has authored six novels, three of which have been translated into English - Seasons of the Palm, Current Show and more recently Pyre. ![]() An ordinary teacher, he will live as P Murugan. As he is no God, he is not going to resurrect himself. Ultimately, Murugan posted on his Facebook page “Perumal Murugan the writer is dead. However, many Hindu and caste-based outfits protested against the novel. Two years ago, this 50-year-old author came under attack for his controversial novel Madhorubagan (One Part Woman) which explored the tyranny of tradition with extreme sensitivity. And if you’re new to Tamil literature, then here are 8 must read authors who should find a place on your bookshelf. If you are a Tamil literature aficionado perhaps it’s time to brush up on these classics again. But Tamil literature is also welcoming of newness and fresh writing in varied genres and styles. It’s one of the oldest literatures in the world. For every fan of Tamil: Eight literary names your bookshelf can’t do without ![]()
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