Oru Manithan Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam  (Tamil, Paperback, unknown)

Oru Manithan Oru Veedu Oru Ulakam by the Jnanpith Award winning writer Jayakanthan is a poignant novel in Tamil, which questions many social themes like the beliefs and faiths of the middle class society, and sheds light on the plights and struggles of the oppressed communities.

Summary of the Book

Oru Manithan Oru Veedu Oru Ulakam, in English, means a man, a house and a world. It is considered to be one of the most prominent books penned by Jayakanthan. It is a moving story of an orphan lad who is unaware of his whereabouts and his perspectives on the worldly ways. The book also subtly questions the practices and beliefs of the middle class life. It talks about the heart-breaking struggles that the oppressed class of the society deals with, on a daily basis. By addressing many social issues and themes, the book offers a melancholic experience for the readers. This novel was published by the Tamil weekly Ananta Vikatan as a series. The soulful novel brings out the vivid colours of humanity and provokes the philosophical minds of the readers. It is hence a book that would leave us in thoughts, the best reward for readers.

About the Author

Jayakanthan was a prolific Tamil writer. He was a school dropout and went on to become a widely read author even without formal education. His humane side is brought out in his novels, which proves that education has little to do with the understanding of human life and the world. He is the recipient of many prestigious awards. He was a successful cinema maker and a politician too. Jayakanthan is the author of Kaivilangu, Oru Nadigai Naadagam Paarkkiral, Brahma Upadhesam, Moongil Kaattunile and Sundhara Kaandam among many other books.