Tamil writer Perumal Murugan's best books that you can read in English translation 

India is a country that is home to a plethora of langus and cultures. Among several langus and hundreds of dialects, 22 langus have been recognised and listed as official state langus. Some of brilliant literary works in se langus set a great example of diversity in India. However, sometimes great books are t able to reach right audience due to langu barrier.

Perumal Murugan is one of best Tamil writers whose huge body of work has been translated into English. Tamil writer essays his books and writings with a clear understanding. You can re several books of Perumal Murugan that have been translated into English and enjoyed by a varied mix of reers. So, here is a list of Perumal Murugan's best Tamil literary pieces that have been translated in English.

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Perumal Murugan books in English

Goat Thief

In  book Goat Thief, Perumal Murugan tells stories with a deep understanding and calm clarity. This book is about a lonely night where a watchman falls in love with ghost of a rape victim. Ar character is that of a terrified young goat thief who finds himself surrounded by a mob, who are out for his blood. book has been translated from Tamil to English by N Kalyan Raman.

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A Lonely Harvest

This great piece of Tamil Literature has an amazing story with two different endings. At end of Perumal Murugan's trailblazing vel One Part Woman, reers are left on a cliffhanger as Kali and Ponna's intense love for each or is torn to shreds. book A Lonely Harvest takes story forward on what happened next to  beloved couple. This book was translated into English by Aniruddhan Vasudevan.

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Seasons of Palm

Ar great work of Perumal Murugan translated into English tells story of an "untouchable" l in bond to a farly yet powerful landlord. In Seasons of Palm, boy fights to keep his fragile happiness but his endless work and stubborn hunger are never too far away. It can be said that vel is lyrical in its evocation of grace.

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