<p>This is the English translation of Bama's third novel Vanmam, originally published in Tamil. Focusing on the nature and function of caste in Tamil society, the novel talks about the silenced topics of relationships between inter- and intra-Dalit communities. It moves away from accounts ofvictimhood and deals with the animosity between two Dalit castes. The novel shares the discourse of Dalit modernity, which addresses issues concerning contemporary society and its contradictions. The current edition includes an insightful introduction by R. Azhargarasan and an interview with theauthor. Vanmam would be an important addition to the corpus of Dalit literature, and will appeal to readers interested in Indian writing in translation as well as students of political and social history.</p>

VANMAM: Vendetta

Literature & Fiction

BAMA

Seshadri, Malini

Literary

Oxford University Press

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