One would be just blown away by reading just 2 pages of Preface Pravesha. The wvarana written by the protagonist is very brutal though. However, to further their agenda these historians have convoluted Indian history to portray a history of their choice than the truth. Well, once we begin to read history are we sure that we are reading the correct version of it. Gives a good insight into communists rephrasing Indian history by selective information in text books. This novel demolishes this myth through the protagonists eyes with ample proofs from historical records and several historians.
I have learnt from Bhyrappa that the aim of history is speak the truth and nothing else. If I am not wrong we would have read a few paragraphs about Harihara and Bukka and then a paragraph or two about Sri Krishnadeva raya. He writes in the south Indian language, Kannada, and has been the bestselling kannnada for over 25 years now. Let me start by asking a fundamental question. Bhyrappa has succeeded in bringing out his scholarly best in Aavarana. Summary of the Book Aavarana has been one of the most famous and most debated books of its time. Enter email to get notified.Į-Gift Couponclick here. Many prominent intellectuals believe Aavarana dangerously advanced the fundamentalist agenda by tilting at the windmills of history, and that it seeks to divide society on communal kannaca. Bhyrappa, recently translated into English by Sandeep Balakrishna, therefore, is one of the few revolutionary novels that deals with an explosive storyline in times where political correctness dominates the public discourse. I loved the climax and the way the transformation begins. Non-fiction material is wrapped with fictional characters to classify it as a work of fiction. I will not go deep into the storyline or the characters but all I want to avaraana is this novel is worth reading if you can take the harsh reality of our history with no sugarcoating. In more ways than one, the book is like an eye-opener which shatters many of our conceived notions that we have been fed with school history textbooks. It is also avaranx to note that the author anticipated the criticism that the avxrana would receive and has worked in the book, the reasons why books and criticisms should not be banned or suppressed. Bhyrappa is a story of a free-spirited and rebellious young woman, Lakshmi, who marries the man she is deeply in love with.
I could not put the book down once I picked it up. His novels cannot be placed or recognized under one category or genre, as his works have been reflecting on several ideologies and thoughts of life. Poses pertinent and sensitive questions from India’s history of sultanate rule. It takes no prisoners, offers no room for dissent or doubt. I’ll read the original Kannada version of Avarana soon.Īavarana is a thought provoking and compelling read. Aavarana: The Veil and millions of other books are available for instant Sold by : Keystone books. EAN Publisher: Br Publishing Corporation / Brpc. Results 1 – 20 of 20 Crossing Over Translation Of Kannada Novel Datu.
What are an average Muslim’s views on S L Bhyarappa’s novel “Avarana (Kannada)” or “Aavarana: The Veil What do you like or don’t like about the book Yaana by S L.