MANUSHYANU ORU AAMUKHAM
This Malayalam novel traces the inner reflections of Jitendra, a younger member of the Ayyattumpilli Nair household in Thachanakara. His personal narrative weaves through three generations, touching upon his uncle Govindan and grandfather Narayana Pillai, before spiralling back through his own childhood and youth. What emerges is a richly layered portrait of a family across time, marked by sophisticated storytelling and linguistic precision. The prose carries an unusual polish, with characters that bristle with complexity and a narrative approach that feels genuinely unconventional. Structured across four thematic sections (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha), the work stands as a striking achievement in Malayalam literature. Chandran's other notable contributions include several short story collections and a memoir, all of which share this same attentiveness to detail and depth.
- Author: SUBHASH CHANDRAN
- Publisher: DC Books
- Genre: Indian Writing
- ISBN: 978-8126428397
- Pages: 390 pages