Kusumabale
Book Details
Author(s)Devanoora Mahadeva
PublisherOxford Univ Pr
ISBN / ASIN0199457018
ISBN-139780199457014
AvailabilityIn stock. Usually ships within 2 to 3 days.
Sales Rank4,280,942
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
Midnight-
when stone and water melt-
at the village entrance,
the guardian-lamp spirits meet,
they talk, exchange notes,
share joys, share sorrows.
Devanoora Mahadeva leads us to a world of spirits ruled by a strong sense of justice. As we listen in, their conversation introduces four generations of a family: Akkamahadevamma; her son Yaada; his son Somappa; and the main protagonist, Somappa's daughter, Kusuma. In this intricately woven cosmos,
death casts its shadow. Following the different voices around, we come face to face with the harsh realities of Dalit life.
Steered by the nuances of folk tale and oral tradition, this extraordinary account of feudal oppression presents a rare blend of poetry and prose. A modern classic, when it first appeared in 1988, Kusumabale marked a turning point in modern Kannada literature.
when stone and water melt-
at the village entrance,
the guardian-lamp spirits meet,
they talk, exchange notes,
share joys, share sorrows.
Devanoora Mahadeva leads us to a world of spirits ruled by a strong sense of justice. As we listen in, their conversation introduces four generations of a family: Akkamahadevamma; her son Yaada; his son Somappa; and the main protagonist, Somappa's daughter, Kusuma. In this intricately woven cosmos,
death casts its shadow. Following the different voices around, we come face to face with the harsh realities of Dalit life.
Steered by the nuances of folk tale and oral tradition, this extraordinary account of feudal oppression presents a rare blend of poetry and prose. A modern classic, when it first appeared in 1988, Kusumabale marked a turning point in modern Kannada literature.
