{"product_id":"neela-padmanabhan-a-reader","title":"Neela Padmanabhan (A Reader)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"192\"\u003ePublisher: Sahitya Akademi\u003cbr data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"29\"\u003eAuthor: Prema Nandakumar\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"76\"\u003ePages: 480\u003cbr data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"89\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eEdition: 2008\u003cbr data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eISBN: 9788126425404\u003cbr data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eDimensions: 24 cm × 15 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eWeight: 920 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eAbout the Book:\u003cbr data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eThis comprehensive literary study by Prema Nandakumar explores the life, works, and literary contributions of the eminent Tamil writer Neela Padmanabhan, one of the most significant voices in modern Indian literature. The book presents an in-depth critical analysis of Padmanabhan’s writings, highlighting his evolution as a novelist, poet, translator, and essayist who wrote with equal mastery in Tamil and Malayalam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eBeginning with the landmark novel \u003cem data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eTalaimuraigal\u003c\/em\u003e (1968), which portrays three generations of a Tamil Chettiar family shaped by cultural and social transitions, the study examines how Padmanabhan draws from real-life experiences to reveal deeper social truths. Known for his emotional realism, the author’s works explore human relationships, identity, and existential concerns, as reflected in later novels such as \u003cem data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eKoondinul Pakshikal\u003c\/em\u003e, where philosophical reflection blends with narrative depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eThe book also discusses Padmanabhan’s remarkable literary career spanning several decades, during which he created memorable characters that became integral to Tamil literary consciousness. Despite wide popularity, his writings consistently uphold artistic integrity and intellectual seriousness. His achievements include prestigious recognitions such as the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Sahitya Akademi Award for Translation, and his works have been translated into many Indian and European languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003ePrema Nandakumar, an accomplished scholar, translator, and critic with a distinguished academic background, brings scholarly precision and literary sensitivity to this study. Drawing upon her extensive experience in literary criticism, translation, and research, she provides readers with a balanced and insightful evaluation of Padmanabhan’s contribution to Indian literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sahitya Akademi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50796341854512,"sku":"DRG.SahityaAkademi_9788126425404","price":240.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/image_2_aee89e2b-9f8f-4de0-8e14-d2fea11d5bae.jpg?v=1772434293","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/neela-padmanabhan-a-reader","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}