Hot Deals
Black Soil

Black Soil

Publisher:

Penguin India

Language:

English

Category:

Contemporary-fiction

0 Reviews

Price: ₹ 311.22

399

Available

Format:

Quantity

-

1

+
About
Book Details

Kannappan is posted to Perumalpuram as the new schoolteacher. The village lies in the black soil region of Tamil Nadu where the river Tamirabarani flows. He's an outsider in this village with Veerayyan, a local farmer, as his only guide and friend.
Once settled in his role, Kannappan observes the everyday brutality faced by the farmers at the hands of the sadistic, all-powerful landlord-the Master. Child marriage is common in the village and so is the appalling practice of marrying young lads to older women who then serve as their father-in-law's consort. Through his gentle yet probing conversations with the villagers, Kannappan tries his best to show the villagers a better way of life. The farmers who had begun protesting the excesses meted out to them by the upper-caste landlord soon find an ally in Kannappan. The schoolteacher's sympathies for their cause bolster their waning spirits and replenishes their resolve to fight back.
Ponneelan's first novel is a tour de force. Now translated for the first time, Black Soil lays bare the atrocities faced by the farmers and the human cost of building a better tomorrow.

ISBN: 9780670096879

Pages: 272

Avg Reading Time: 9 hrs

Age : 18+

Country of Origin: IN

Customer Reviews

0 out of 5

Book

What is Black Soil about?
Black Soil is a contemporary fiction novel that explores rural life, social hierarchies, and the emotional struggles rooted in land, identity, and inherited conflicts. It blends realism with strong character-driven storytelling, offering a grounded look at village power structures and personal resilience.

Why should readers pick up Black Soil?
The book appeals to readers who enjoy socially relevant narratives, nuanced characters, and fiction that sheds light on the intersections of community, caste, family, and justice. It provides a reflective, immersive reading experience.

Who is Black Soil ideal for?

  • Fans of contemporary Indian fiction

  • Readers interested in village-centric narratives

  • Those who enjoy stories exploring social change and personal courage

  • Book clubs looking for discussion-rich themes

Key Themes

  • Land and identity

  • Social power dynamics

  • Tradition vs. modernity

  • Family and loyalty

  • Moral conflicts

Hurry! Limited-Time Coupon Code

WORDPOWER
* Terms and Conditions applied.

Offers

Best Deal

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.

whatsapp