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Nandhipurathu Naayagi - Part 1
When Kalki finished the Ponniyin Selvan, he has raised many open ended questions and requested future authors to continue the work. In that line, Mr.Vikiraman has written this beautiful novel as a continuation of Ponniyin Selvan. Whoever missed Vadhiyathevan, Kundavai Piratti, Arulmozhi Varman and Parthibendiran should definitely read this book.
662 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2016
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43 books43 followersSubarayar Vembu (19 March 1928 – 1 December 2015), better known by the pseudonym of Vikiraman, was an Indian novelist, short story writer and a journalist who wrote in Tamil. He was also a writer of children's literature.
Vikiraman is known more for his novels, particularly historical novels, than for his short stories. He edited arguably the longest surviving Tamil literary magazine, Amudasurabhi, for well over five decades (1949–2002). He is perhaps the only Tamil writer who has tried his hand in almost every genre, in addition to novel and short story, drama, poetry, travelogue and essay. He has also written stories for children and books on history for the youth in simple Tamil.
His first historical novel, Udayachandran, appeared in 1957 and he has added 33 more in the four succeeding decades. The most famous of these has been Nandipurathu Nayagi, first serialised in Amudasurabi during 1957–59, and published in book form in 1964. Nandipurathu Nayagi is in fact a sequel to Ponniyin Selvan of his better-known contemporary and mentor, Kalki Krishnamurthy, whose influence on Vikiraman is quite significant in respect of both historical novels and short stories.
With more than 150 short stories in 62 years to his credit, Vikiraman continues to write fiction for Ilakkiya Peetam, which he presently edits. Although he has received many accolades including the Kalaimamani title from the Tamil Nadu Government and an award from Tamil University, Thanjavur, for his literary achievements, he has admittedly a grievance that he is known only as a novelist and journalist, and not as a short story writer among the Tamil readers. And hence this collection of his 70 short stories, as he reveals his mind in Kathaiyin Kathai, a sort of preface to the volume. Not an unjust grievance anyway, in this fast-track cultural ambience in which literature is loved more for its entertainment value, forcing the long, time-consuming novel to yield ground to short story as a form of literary expression. Judged from J.B. Priestley's observation that "at its best, the short story offers us a wonderfully clear little window through which we can see something of the lights and shadows, the heights and depths of life in this world," a substantial number of the stories in this collection pass the test.
Vikiraman is known more for his novels, particularly historical novels, than for his short stories. He edited arguably the longest surviving Tamil literary magazine, Amudasurabhi, for well over five decades (1949–2002). He is perhaps the only Tamil writer who has tried his hand in almost every genre, in addition to novel and short story, drama, poetry, travelogue and essay. He has also written stories for children and books on history for the youth in simple Tamil.
His first historical novel, Udayachandran, appeared in 1957 and he has added 33 more in the four succeeding decades. The most famous of these has been Nandipurathu Nayagi, first serialised in Amudasurabi during 1957–59, and published in book form in 1964. Nandipurathu Nayagi is in fact a sequel to Ponniyin Selvan of his better-known contemporary and mentor, Kalki Krishnamurthy, whose influence on Vikiraman is quite significant in respect of both historical novels and short stories.
With more than 150 short stories in 62 years to his credit, Vikiraman continues to write fiction for Ilakkiya Peetam, which he presently edits. Although he has received many accolades including the Kalaimamani title from the Tamil Nadu Government and an award from Tamil University, Thanjavur, for his literary achievements, he has admittedly a grievance that he is known only as a novelist and journalist, and not as a short story writer among the Tamil readers. And hence this collection of his 70 short stories, as he reveals his mind in Kathaiyin Kathai, a sort of preface to the volume. Not an unjust grievance anyway, in this fast-track cultural ambience in which literature is loved more for its entertainment value, forcing the long, time-consuming novel to yield ground to short story as a form of literary expression. Judged from J.B. Priestley's observation that "at its best, the short story offers us a wonderfully clear little window through which we can see something of the lights and shadows, the heights and depths of life in this world," a substantial number of the stories in this collection pass the test.
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March 13, 2019
For long I knew this book being continuation of ponniyin selvan and I wanted to read it, but only now I could. It is obvious that owing to history where arulmozhi after renouncing his crown to madurandhaka went hiding for 12 years. Historical facts are not much known during the period, may be that was the reason why kalki stopped the novel immediately after arulmozhi renounced. The plot is a difficult thread to walk since there are not much of happenings, not much information available during the silent period of 12 years and the writer had to recreate the 12 years going into detail.
But since there is not much interesting incidents happening, interesting questions that hang without getting answered and as well since we knew the history after the 12 year period (owing to facts available) the author cannot slip too much either on an imaginative ground. So the ground is not that easy to travel and vikraman sir has tried his level best to make it feel logical and as well interesting. The characters even the antogonist seems waverd and not fitting in perfectly with their deeds.
Some characters though are of no need like inbavalli. But keeping the bigger picture of the happenings that are going to happen in future they might be needed. In all a decent starter, may be owing to historical breft of information and me comparing the novel with ponniyin selvan makes me to perceive so. Let me check how the other parts go.
But since there is not much interesting incidents happening, interesting questions that hang without getting answered and as well since we knew the history after the 12 year period (owing to facts available) the author cannot slip too much either on an imaginative ground. So the ground is not that easy to travel and vikraman sir has tried his level best to make it feel logical and as well interesting. The characters even the antogonist seems waverd and not fitting in perfectly with their deeds.
Some characters though are of no need like inbavalli. But keeping the bigger picture of the happenings that are going to happen in future they might be needed. In all a decent starter, may be owing to historical breft of information and me comparing the novel with ponniyin selvan makes me to perceive so. Let me check how the other parts go.
June 15, 2017
An excellent sequel to the great Ponniyin Selvan. Almost all the significant characters of Ponniyin selvan are continued in an interesting and thrilling plot. Arun Mozhi Varman, after sacrificing his rights to the Chola throne to his Uncle Maduranthakar goes on a voyage to different places to gain experience as instructed by his beloved sister Kundavanai. While he was away, the good old enemies (Pandyas) continue with their sinister plans to take revenge on the Chola Kingdom heirs. Compounding to the problem was an internal strife created by the army general.
January 2, 2020
Great story of KALKI continued by VIKRAMAN
Great epic historic novel Ponniyin Selvan is continued by Vikram. It gives a great pleasure to read the names of all the characters like Kundhavai, Arunmozhi, VandhiyathEvan, PazhuvEttaraiyar etc. This gives a feeling that we are reading the same old story. The author has his own style of writing, naturally ! Though he has tried his level best to maintain the same tempo as that in the original story, one cannot expect it to be the same. On the whole it is nice to read.
Great epic historic novel Ponniyin Selvan is continued by Vikram. It gives a great pleasure to read the names of all the characters like Kundhavai, Arunmozhi, VandhiyathEvan, PazhuvEttaraiyar etc. This gives a feeling that we are reading the same old story. The author has his own style of writing, naturally ! Though he has tried his level best to maintain the same tempo as that in the original story, one cannot expect it to be the same. On the whole it is nice to read.
November 27, 2018
Loong, the writing gets confusing and feels like the author himself lost continuity at times like Madhuran and his chithi getting attracted to each other? Still, I ploughed on, but when I realized that there are multiple volumes is when I gave up!
August 21, 2017
Not as intresting as PS
Its a exact sequel to PS. But dont expect this as like PS you might get disappointed with it. Story drags a lot.
Its a exact sequel to PS. But dont expect this as like PS you might get disappointed with it. Story drags a lot.
February 20, 2020
Really excited
May 2, 2020
Good
This book is continuation of ponnin Selvan.
And good to read.
Vikraman tired to give justice of Kalki narration but he cant beat kalki
Vikraman narration is also good.
This book is continuation of ponnin Selvan.
And good to read.
Vikraman tired to give justice of Kalki narration but he cant beat kalki
Vikraman narration is also good.
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