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Regarded as the first major Indian novel in English, Kanthapura is the story of how Gandhi's struggle for Independence came to a casteist south Indian village. Young Moorthy, back from the city, brimming with new ideas, seeks to cut across ancient barriers and unite the villagers in non-violent action. The story emerges through the eyes of a delightful old woman, who comments on the villagers' actions with sharp-eyed wisdom, evoking the spirit of India's traditional folk epics.
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Kanthapura, Raja Rao
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Kanthapura
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Raja Rao
- Publisher
- Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 246
- ISBN10
- 0143422340
- ISBN13
- 9780143422341
- Series
- Rating
- 3.4 out of 5
- Description
- Regarded as the first major Indian novel in English, Kanthapura is the story of how Gandhi's struggle for Independence came to a casteist south Indian village. Young Moorthy, back from the city, brimming with new ideas, seeks to cut across ancient barriers and unite the villagers in non-violent action. The story emerges through the eyes of a delightful old woman, who comments on the villagers' actions with sharp-eyed wisdom, evoking the spirit of India's traditional folk epics.