Pyre

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By Perumal Murugan

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Pyre by Perumal Murugan delves into the intimate and deeply personal story of a couple, Kumaresan and Saroja, who marry for love, defying their social norms. As they move to Kumaresan's rural village, they confront the harsh realities of traditional prejudices and familial expectations. The novel explores themes of love, caste, and the enduring struggle against societal constraints.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might like this book if you enjoy exploring complex social themes through poignant storytelling. The narrative expertly delves into the intricacies of love, caste, and tradition within a rural Indian setting, offering both a compelling and thought-provoking read.

'With tender rage, one of India's most powerful living writers breathes life into an age-old tale of forbidden passion' - Nilanjana Roy

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Longlisted for the 2023 International Booker Prize.

Pyre tells the story of Saroja and Kumaresan, young lovers who meet in a small southern Indian town where Kumaresan works at a soda bottling shop. They quickly decide to marry and return to Kumaresan's family village, hoping to build a new life together. However, they carry a dangerous secret: Saroja belongs to a different caste than Kumaresan. If the villagers become aware of this, they could both face grave danger.

Amidst venomous hostility from her mother-in-law and suspicious queries from new neighbours, Saroja must adapt to a lonely and uncomfortable existence. Meanwhile, Kumaresan endeavours to earn enough money for a fresh start elsewhere. Will their love provide the protection they need in a hostile world?

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Pyre by Perumal Murugan is praised for its insightful exploration of caste-based discrimination and forbidden love in rural India. Critics commend its evocative storytelling and the powerful depiction of societal pressures and familial duty. The narrative's intensity and Murugan's nuanced characterisation have earned the novel acclaim for its emotional depth and cultural reflection.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782278627

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Contributors:

Translated by Aniruddhan Vasudevan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

PERUMAL MURUGAN is one of India's most well-known literary writers. He has written eleven novels and five collections each of short stories and poetry. His novels One Part Woman and The Story of a Goat were both longlisted for the National Book Award for Translated Literature. They are both published by Pushkin Press.

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