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In the space of modern Tamil literature, Cho Dharman is actively writing for the last fourty years. Nīrppaḻi - This anthology of Short stories is a handpicked collection from his dynamic array of work.Writing about inconstant elements of children, mentally challenged people, forests, birds, sea, aborigines, prisons is an arduous task. Cho. Dharman has mastered it.
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This anthology was selected as the best short story collection of the year, for two consecutive years. It was also honoured with the National Katha award. Most of the stories in this collection have been translated to English, Hindi and Malayalam.
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Author Biography
Cho. Dharman has been writing novels, novellas and short stories for the last 35 years. His real name is Cho Dharmanraj. His fictional world leans towards the underprivileged marginalised societies,yet it is devoid of political fury and aggression. This unique element makes him an prominent fiction writer
He has published four novels and two anthologies of short stories and a book of research.
Cho Dharman's novel Koogai, a stunning account of Tamil lives in post-independence India, was translated into English as The Owl. Cho, has won several awards and much critical acclaim for his novels, non-fiction and short stories. His novel Chool won multiple awards including the Sahitya Akademi award in 2019, Acclaims from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Sujatha Foundation and Ananda Vikatan.
Cho. Dharman has also been esteemed with accolades for his works from the Government of Tamil Nadu, Tamil Literary Garden, Canada, kadha, Ilakkiya Chindanai and V.R Krishnayyar Foundation etc.
Most of his works have been translated to Hindi,Malayalam and English languages. His Novel Kūkai was translated to english by the Oxford University Press and to Malayalam by Sindha press.
His works are included in the curriculum of the cUniversities and more than 50 students have done research on his books in undergraduate and master's levels. He is Passionate about conversing about ecology with students and enthusiasts.
He worked in a Ginning factory for more than 20 years.Now Cho. Dharman is voluntarily retired and enjoys working as a full time writer in KovilPatti,Thoothukudi, India.
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- Publisher Adaiyaalam
- ISBN/Identifier 9788177203110
- Publication Country or regionIndia
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 600 INR
- Pages600
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- Original Language TitleNīrppaḻi (நீர்ப்பழி)
- Original Language AuthorsTamil
- Edition2020
- Copyright Year2020
- Page size140*215 mm
- Reference CodeFiction
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