{"product_id":"chemmeen-the-enduring-classic","title":"Chemmeen: The Enduring Classic","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirst published in 1956, Chemmeen tells the story of the relationship between Karutthamma, a Hindu woman from the fisherfolk community, and Pareekkutty, the son of a Muslim fish wholesaler. Unable to live with the man she loves, Karutthamma marries Palani, who, despite the scandal about his wife's past, never stops trusting her, a trust that is reaffirmed each time he goes to sea and comes back safe since the  'sea-mother' myth among the fishermen community goes that the safe return of a fisherman depends on the fidelity of his wife. Then, one night, Karutthamma and Pareekkutty meet and their love is rekindled while Palani is at sea, baiting a shark ... The hugely successful novel was adapted into a film of the same name, and won critical acclaim and  commercial success. Anita Nair's evocative translation brings this classic of Indian literature to a New  generation that hasn't had the opportunity to savour this tale of love and longing.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44274581307649,"sku":"2RDI9YRK1-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/Chemmeen.jpg?v=1659612631","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/chemmeen-the-enduring-classic","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}