ORU DESATHINTE KATHA
S.K. Pottekkatt's 'Oru Desathinte Katha' emerges as an enthralling compendium of brief tales that highlights the author’s extraordinary talent for weaving narratives. Esteemed as a pivotal figure in Malayalam literature, Pottekkatt's literary creations have transcended linguistic barriers, being rendered into a plethora of languages such as English, Italian, Russian, German, Czech, and every prominent tongue across India. His literary genius shines brightly, exemplified by the inclusion of his story 'Braanthan Naaya' (Mad Dog) within a prestigious Italian anthology, 'The Best Short Stories of the World', unveiled in Milan in 1971. The widespread resonance of Pottekkatt's storytelling is underscored by the phenomenal triumph of a Russian compilation featuring eleven of his short stories, which astonishingly flew off the shelves, achieving sales of a remarkable 100,000 copies within a mere fortnight. This collection offers an exquisite opportunity for aficionados of literature to delve into the vibrant fabric of Malayalam prose through the eyes of one of its most prodigious authors.
- Author: POTTEKKAT S K
- Publisher: DC Books; 37th edition (1 January 2019); DC Books
- Genre: Indian Writing
- ISBN: 978-8171305704
- Pages: 566 pages