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Voices; The Walls
Two important works published as one by Malayalam fiction writer Vaikom Muhammad Basheer.
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First published January 1, 1945
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Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
116 books1,540 followersVaikom Muhammad Basheer is regarded as one of the prominent literary figures ever existed in india. He was a legend in Kerala.
He was one of those outspoken figures who revolutionized Malayalam Literature, and Thus the World Literature itself with his dauntless sarcasm, satire, and black humor.
Often referred to as the Beypore Sultan (the king of Beypore) by the colleagues, he was one of the prominent figures behind the artistical, economical, and social reformation of the Kerala Culture.
His novel Shabdangal (The Voices) was once banned due to its echo that cyclonized a once feudalistic society.
He is also regarded as the translators nightmare. This is mainly because of the colloquial touch he added to his writings, which ethnically speaking would lose its humor and meaning when translated to other languages.
He was the sufi among the writers and and the greatest exponent of Gandhian Thought.
He was awarded with Padma Sri in 1982 for his overall contributions to nation as a freedom fighter, writer, and as a political activist.
He was one of those outspoken figures who revolutionized Malayalam Literature, and Thus the World Literature itself with his dauntless sarcasm, satire, and black humor.
Often referred to as the Beypore Sultan (the king of Beypore) by the colleagues, he was one of the prominent figures behind the artistical, economical, and social reformation of the Kerala Culture.
His novel Shabdangal (The Voices) was once banned due to its echo that cyclonized a once feudalistic society.
He is also regarded as the translators nightmare. This is mainly because of the colloquial touch he added to his writings, which ethnically speaking would lose its humor and meaning when translated to other languages.
He was the sufi among the writers and and the greatest exponent of Gandhian Thought.
He was awarded with Padma Sri in 1982 for his overall contributions to nation as a freedom fighter, writer, and as a political activist.
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May 23, 2021
Excellent
April 22, 2008
The book Mathilukal (Meaning : Walls ) is autobiographical and was made into a very famous movie by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
Confined to the narrow space of a prison cell, the pratagonist falls in love with a woman in the neighbouring prison compound. They are separated by a high wall build to seperate prison compound. The man and woman never see each other throughout.
It is a brilliant work by a genious.
Confined to the narrow space of a prison cell, the pratagonist falls in love with a woman in the neighbouring prison compound. They are separated by a high wall build to seperate prison compound. The man and woman never see each other throughout.
It is a brilliant work by a genious.
December 30, 2007
Unbelievable work. I highly suggest you Wikipedia the author.
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June 12, 2008I saw the movie.
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September 7, 2010somthing which touched my heart
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