Description
Set in a small South Indian village, this novel traces how the ideals of Gandhian nonviolence and the struggle for independence ripple outward from the wider world to transform everyday life. As political awakening takes root, villagers are drawn into a collective campaign that tests loyalties, challenges entrenched divisions, and demands courage without hatred. Woven with the cadence and spirit of India’s traditional folk epics, the story celebrates the triumph of the human spirit—especially the hard work of shedding prejudice and choosing unity. Through its lyrical, philosophically charged storytelling, Raja Rao captures the moral power of non-violent resistance and the enduring hope of a community remade by shared purpose.
Available Editions
paperback
OUP India
Published Jan 1, 1990
196 pages
ISBN: 9780195624373
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Details
First Published
1938
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Kanthapura by Raja Rao.