Volume 18, No. 2, 2021
Unveiling The Cultural Tapestry: Interpreting The Images Of Suburban South Indian Communities In K.S. Venkataramani’s Paper Boats
Suha N.A , Dr. S. Prabahar
Abstract
Venkataramani has penned down three remarkable essays that have garnered significant attention. These essay collections, namely Paper Boats, The Next Rung and Renascent India, have captivated readers with their insightful perspectives and thought-provoking content. Each of these essays offers a unique glimpse into various aspects of society, leaving a lasting impact on the readers. His insights and wit will resonate with future generations and transcend time. Although the subject matter, form, and tone of these writings differ significantly, Venkataramani’s esteemed position in intellectual discourse would remain unchanged even if he had only contributed his sketches and essays. Through these concise literary creations, the erudite author expresses his perspectives on politics, peasant life, and the challenges confronting Indian society with unparalleled creativity and clarity. Nevertheless, in Renascent India, he anticipates that the emerging spirit will prompt humanity to recognise that “material progress is only the scaffolding for the raising of a beautiful structure for the soul” (2). The present paper explores the images of Suburban South Indian Communities in K.S. Venkataramani’s Paper Boats and the author’s commendable commitment to transparency and objectivity.
Pages: 3062-3071
Keywords: Transcend, Unparalleled Creativity, Emerging Spirit, Material Progress, Suburban.