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Transformation - A Tamil short story - by Mauni
From the collection of short stories - The Tamil Story
S. Mani, a Tamil short story writer was known as Mauni. With 24 short stories to his credit, he had many published between 1936 to 1971.
S. Mani, a Tamil short story writer was known as Mauni. With 24 short stories to his credit, he had many published between 1936 to 1971.
‘Transformation‘ is a story about a man who has just lost his wife.
At the moment the house wears a mournful atmosphere. It is dark and quiet. No crickets chirping their lullaby, the moon too has lost its glow and the path in front of the hut has a few neighbors - standing in solidarity and support. The husband thinks back to their married life and the humdrum of a shared home - bright sunlight gleaming through pale curtains, noisy neighborhood, vendors traveling with knick-knacks and a temple bell sounding nearby. But now there is darkness - in his heart as well as outside.
The story speaks of the man’s gradual acceptance of his wife’s death and grief.
Author S.Mani
The story speaks of the man’s gradual acceptance of his wife’s death and grief.
Author S.Mani
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