Description
Haunted by guilt and despair, Ravi seeks refuge in the remote village of Khasak, a place steeped in ancient legends and potent dreams. As he immerses himself in the lives of the villagers and teaches their children, the line between reality and myth blurs, drawing him into an unsettling embrace. Yet, the tranquility of Khasak is fragile, and the intrusion of painful truths forces Ravi to confront the inescapable nature of karma. O.V. Vijayan's seminal work, masterfully translated by the author himself, is a complex and poetic exploration of destiny, memory, and the enduring power of myth.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin UK
Published May 14, 2008
225 pages
ISBN: 9789351180098
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Details
First Published
1969
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Legends of Khasak by O V Vijayan.