S Ramakrishnan
Katha Vilasam: The Story Within
Katha Vilasam: The Story Within
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Katha Vilasam: The Story Within is a collection of 50 articles by S. Ramakrishnan published in Tamil magazine Ananda Vikatan. The articles are translated into English and offer insights into the works of 50 Tamil short story writers. The writing style is direct and compact, and the author uses "stories within stories" to create a musical signature in the readers mind. The series was well-received by readers and is hoped to bring the works of Tamil writers to a wider audience.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Katha Vilasam: The Story Within is a groundbreaking series of 50 articles written by S. Ramakrishnan and published over four years in the widely read Tamil magazine Ananda Vikatan. The writing style is intentionally direct and compact, suitable for a magazine readership, while still being elevated and lyrical at times. The author employs a unique device in these units, known as "stories within stories." In each unit, the author describes an incident from his own experience and relates it to a short story by a prominent Tamil writer. He paraphrases or summarizes the writer's story, blends it with his own recollections, and creates a harmonious resonance in the reader's mind.
Through this approach, 50 noted short story writers in the Tamil language are featured in the series. The author's primary objective was to introduce the readers of Ananda Vikatan, who may primarily be magazine readers, to the works of exceptional Tamil short story writers. The series ran for four years and received widespread acclaim from readers.
Each unit in Katha Vilasam: The Story Within is worth reading and re-reading for its insights and information about writers in various genres. Moreover, the prose flows effortlessly with word wizardry and imagery, captivating readers with its vivid descriptions. The English translation of this series aims to reach a wider reading public and introduce the works of excellent Tamil writers to discerning lovers of literature worldwide.
Weight: 453g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032162461
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