Readers celebrate 50 years of Mayyazhippuzhayude Theerangalil with writer

Recalling unforgettable anecdotes and real-life incidents, author M. Mukundan unveiled the untold tale behind the celebrated Malayalam novel Mayyazhippuzhayude Theerangalil at an event organised by the Chavara Cultural Centre on Thursday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the literary work. Mayyazhippuzhayude Theerangalil is the story of my own land, which I began visualising at the age of 14,” recalled Mr. Mukundan, while discussing the creative circumstances that fueled his passion for writing. Describing the intriguing nature of eachcharacter in the novel, Mr. Mukundan noted that it was widely read even by French audiences, who could recognise similar characters from other parts of the world. Rajasekharan said that Mayyazhippuzhayude Theerangalil was the first Malayalam novel to creatively portray French colonial history, offering each reader a unique experience.