VIDEO MARIAMMAN AND OTHER STORIES

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Exploring the harsh realities of the caste system and patriarchy, this collection features fourteen compelling stories by Tamil writer Imayam. Characters like Poonkothai, searching for her eloped daughter, and the resilient 'Stolen Girl' navigate societal challenges in their quests for dignity and survival. Themes of identity, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas unfold through the experiences of individuals like Srinivasan, a conflicted police constable, and Kalaiammal, mourning a lost talent. Imayam's powerful prose, translated with sensitivity, highlights deep humanism and a fierce sense of justice.