{"product_id":"new-dharshans","title":"New Dharshans","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"d5g0ru\" data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"106\"\u003e📚 Book Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rag1ay\" data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"161\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePonneelan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"alnljl\" data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"219\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eTranslator:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eS. Nagarajan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fnfdi9\" data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"276\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"236\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSahitya Akademi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gdb4z6\" data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5d43s3\" data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"324\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hoxpvg\" data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"352\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788126049806\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kmi54e\" data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"371\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"365\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 936\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wxs3n0\" data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l7k0my\" data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.5 cm × 14 cm (8.5 × 5.5 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"78585c\" data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.10 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"r0yhb4\" data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"503\"\u003e📝 Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eNew Dharshans\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful and thought-provoking novel by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePonneelan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, presenting a vivid portrayal of the socio-political and cultural conflicts that shape life in rural India. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1970s, the novel explores how these forces deeply affect everyday lives in remote communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eWith a strong humanistic core, the narrative places “man” at the center, reflecting on the gradual erosion of values such as honesty, compassion, and righteousness. At the same time, it emphasizes the importance of tradition, social ideals, and the need for humanity to reconnect with its roots. Known as a trendsetter in Tamil realistic fiction, this work remains both impactful and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePonneelan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a renowned and versatile literary figure, known for novels, short stories, biographies, essays, and translations. His notable works include \u003cem data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eKarisal (Black Soil)\u003c\/em\u003e, which realistically depicts the struggles of post-independence peasants, and \u003cem data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eNew Dharshans\u003c\/em\u003e, which won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1994. His later work \u003cem data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eMarupakkam\u003c\/em\u003e is considered a major achievement, addressing cultural conflicts in South India. A committed advocate of democratic humanism, he is also an active cultural voice and has inspired many emerging writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eAbout the Translator\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eS. Nagarajan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an accomplished academic and former Principal of Sri Sankara Bhagavathi Arts and Science College. He has authored several English learning guides and has translated important Tamil works into English, including C.S. Chellappa’s \u003cem data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eVaadivasal\u003c\/em\u003e. His translation of \u003cem data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eNew Dharshans\u003c\/em\u003e brings this significant Tamil novel to a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sahitya Akademi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66563002401072,"sku":"DRG.SahityaAkademi_9788126049806","price":555.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/nah884.webp?v=1776493954","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/new-dharshans","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}