ஜெயகாந்தன் சிறுகதைகள், தொகுப்பு 1 [Jayakanthan Sirukathaigal, Part 1]

by Jayakanthan

ஜெயகாந்தனின் சிறுகதைகள் - தொகுப்பு 1

யுக சந்தி
இல்லாதது எது
இரண்டு குழந்தைகள்
நான் இருக்கிறேன்
பொம்மை
தேவன் வருவாரா?
துறவு
பூ உதிரும்
குறைப் பிறவி
யந்திரம்.

Genres: Short Stories, Fiction

224 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 1, 2016

About the author

Dhandapani Jeyakanthan, otherwise known as 'JK' among his friends and comrades, is a multi-dimensional personality, well known in the literary circle as a prolific writer, commentator, pamphleteer, film-maker and critic. He has won acclaim for wielding his pen against social injustices and economic inequality. Jeyakanthan was born in a family of agriculturists in Manjakuppam, a suburb of Cuddalore of the erstwhile Madras Presidency. Brought up by his mother and maternal uncles, he got interested in politics at a young age as his uncles were actively involved in it. Jeyakanthan dropped himself out of school after completing fifth grade, as he thought studies would hinder his political activism.

In 1946, he left for Chennai in search of livelihood, where he performed odd jobs, before ending up as a compositor in the printing press of Communist Party of India (CPI). His association with the CPI instilled the ideas of the movement, where he got to accompany leaders such as P. Jeevanandham, Baladandayutham and S. Ramakrishnan. The leaders of the party encouraged him to write. After graduating to an active member of the party, he got to learn about topics pertaining to world literature, culture, politics, economics and journalism. It was during this time, Jeyakanthan started writing for pro-communist magazines. Over the next few years, he established himself as one of the top-most writers in the party. His early works were first published in the party newspaper Janasakthi, and soon other magazines like Sarasvathi, Thamarai, Santhi, Manithan, Sakthi and Samaran published his works. His early works focused on the plight of slum-dwellers who were settled in and around the party office.

Jeyakanthan was married to his cousin. The couple had two daughters and a son. Jeyakanthan wrote his first short story for a Tamil magazine titled Sowbakiyavathi, which got it published in 1953. Following early success, Jeyakanthan started writing for mainstream magazines such as Ananda Vikatan, Kumudam and Dinamani Kadir, who published a number of short stories, particularly in the 1960s. In 1964, Jayakanthan entered films by co-producing and directing a venture titled Unnaipol Oruvan, based on his novel.

His writings reflect his views on the morals, ethics and the societal norms as a whole. His writings are vivid portrayals of life and relationships, with all the intricacies and beauty of reality, and with a profound love for humanity. He is one among the few of the original writers of the Tamil Literature. He is a man of insight, pride and scholarship whose writings expressed with unparalleled courage and utmost honesty speaks for all the generations to come. A winner of Sahitya Acadamy Award and Fellowship, Jnanpita Award, Soviet Land Nehru Award, the Russian Federation's Order of Friendship and the Padma Bhushan.

Reviews

[Harikrishnan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good collection of short stories

சில கதைகள் கணிக்க முடிந்தது.. சில கதைகள் இப்போதும் புதிதாக இருந்தது..
இல்லாதது எது, இரண்டு குழந்தைகள், பொம்மை, துறவு கதைகள் நன்றாக இருந்தது..
யந்திரம் கதை பள்ளி வேனில் சென்றதை ஞாபகப்படுத்தியது..

[Malavika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every story hits all the emotional chords you never knew you had. It makes you think, wonder, feel ashamed, blessed, melancholic, happy - all one after the other and at the end, you feel human.

[Karthick · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book to cherish

This collection of short stories by JK in one word is Poetic. It reminds me of my childhood in many instances. Each story has its own message aimed at judgements we as humans make about us, others etc and the descriptions subtle yet profound. The way each story unfolds and ends (!or rather continues) is like the flow of a river, poetic brilliance.

[Prabhu R. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book I have read, written by Jayakanthan. He was a highly acclaimed author who is thought to have broken the barriers of the practices in the society. These short stories reflect the author's thoughts about how he looks at the people and how things sewn together, as a societal practice, can be changed and all it requires is the human thought. Not all would agree with all of his writings, but some of them are almost very good.

[David · Rating 1 out of 5]

One of the worst books I have ever read. The author is just a shitload of misogynistic, castist, emotional bullshit. Such a tasteless and useless book. That is why Amazon is giving this Kindle edition of the book for free it seems!

[Mohan Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book, don't miss it

Great collection of short stories on people living in the edges. No one can capture such greatness. Each and every story make you feel sad one or the other way around. I recommend everyone reading this review should buy this book.

[Gopi Gandhi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Life Lesson

Such a wonderful life lesson is injected very nicely into the mind of reader. I felt, at least now I have read and enjoyed every story, particularly the story about The Scientist who committed to uncover the truth of the nature / universe.

[Karthi Suseela · Rating 5 out of 5]

இந்த ஆளு எல்லாம் மனுசனே இல்லை

யுக சந்தி இல தொடங்கி இல்லாதது எது, பொம்மை,குறைபிறவி, பூ உதிரும்,எந்திரம் வரை எல்லாமே என்ன சொல்வதென்றே தெரியாத ஒரு ...
அதான் என்ன சொல்வதென்றே தெரியவில்லைனு சொல்லிட்டனே.

[பூபதி கோவை · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply Superb

This is the first time I read jayaganthan movies.All the stories are pretty good.But for my personal favorite is "Naan Irukkiren..."

[Kayathri Karuppasamy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

Most of the stories are based on human emotions. A very nice collection. Bommai was part of my curriculum in school. Loved reading it again.

[Irungovel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Collection of Short Stories

A branded tical writing Style of Jayakanthan.
All the Stories in the Collection is really wonderful.

Thanks to the Author and Amazon Kindle.

[S S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful stories

He depicts snapshots of everyday life. Each story is very philosophical, touches you deeply! No wonder he was/is so famous.

[Edison Prathip Kumar APK · Rating 3 out of 5]

Requires Patience to complete the collection 💪

[SANKARAKRISHNAN · Rating 5 out of 5]

ஜெயகாந்தன்

ஆழமான மனித படிமங்கள். ஒவ்வொரு கதையும் கதையல்ல. நிஜ உருவங்களை வெளிப்படுத்தியுள்ள படைப்பு.அது திரு. ஜெயகாந்தன் அவர்களால் மட்டுமே படைக்க இயலும் யதார்த்தங்கள். மிக மிக அருமை.

[Santhanakrishnan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

Excellent collection of short stories. The backdrop for each, the characters, and the dialect all add to the wholesome feel that this compilation delivers.

[Balachandran Ananthakrishnan · Rating 4 out of 5]

JayakanthN

Very good short stories very simple very nice down to earth very interesting very captivating liked them he should write more

[Vinodh Dharani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic collection of short stories by the Great JK

[Sundarraj Kaushik · Rating 4 out of 5]

A the name suggests it is a series of short stories. Most of the stories are about the exploitation of the poor (read non-brahmins) by the rich (read brahmins). It could be based in any city or town or village in Tamil Nadu a few decades back. The situation has changed from then on and the exploitation has thankfully reduced. It has not disappeared completely as one would like it to.

This exploitation continues in the North of India to a large extent and time someone starts a social revolution to change this.

A decent read.

[Muzammil Usman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Things that happen in our community, the emotions people go through, our bond with day to day strangers we meet - some easy storylines which cannot be explained as beautiful and metaphorically as this.

If you're getting this for Free, then this could be a worthy benefit for you from Amazon.

[Malleswaran · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ok.