{"product_id":"first-comes-the-night-mudhalil-iravu-varum-sahitya-akademi-award-winning-tamil-short-stories","title":"First Comes the Night (Mudhalil Iravu Varum): Sahitya Akademi Award Winning Tamil Short Stories","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"338\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z9i19\" data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"171\"\u003ePublisher: Sahitya Akademi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lp14du\" data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13yysjr\" data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"208\"\u003ePages: 140\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ro3m8y\" data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eCover: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lxdjl8\" data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"280\"\u003eDimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm (8.50 x 5.50 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1456k3y\" data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eWeight: 170 gm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m408r3\" data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eEdition: 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1guxze0\" data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eISBN: 8126004959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eFirst Comes the Night\u003c\/em\u003e is the English translation of \u003cem data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eMudhalil Iravu Varum\u003c\/em\u003e, a Tamil short story collection by Aadhavan Sundaram that won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1987. These stories are celebrated for their innovative narrative style, intellectual depth, and originality. They explore the complexities of middle-class Tamilian life, tackling themes such as the identity crisis faced by the youth and the challenges of bridging the generation gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eThrough these poignant stories, Aadhavan delves into the personal and social dilemmas of his characters, offering readers a window into their emotional and psychological struggles. The collection is notable for its intellectual rigor and literary sophistication, making it a significant contribution to Tamil literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eK.S. Aadhavan Sundaram (1942-1981) was a gifted Tamil writer known for his keen observation of human emotions and social issues. Aadhavan’s works reflect his deep sensitivity to the human condition, often portraying characters caught in emotional turmoil with a detached yet empathetic perspective. His works include three novels and five short story collections. His other notable short story collections are \u003cem data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eIravukku Munbu Varuvadu Malai\u003c\/em\u003e (1974), \u003cem data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eKanavuk Kumizhikal\u003c\/em\u003e (1975), \u003cem data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eKal Vali\u003c\/em\u003e (1975), and \u003cem data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eOru Araiyil Irandu Narkaligal\u003c\/em\u003e (1980).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eR. Sundaresan, the translator of this collection, is a poet and translator known for his ability to capture the spirit of the original text, successfully bringing Aadhavan's literary excellence to English-speaking audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sahitya Akademi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51288430641456,"sku":"DRG.SahityaAkademi_8126004959","price":60.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/uam509.webp?v=1775295571","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/first-comes-the-night-mudhalil-iravu-varum-sahitya-akademi-award-winning-tamil-short-stories","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}