Othappu is about a woman's yearning for a true understanding of spiritualityand her own sexuality. A powerful indictment of the hypocrisy that plagues Christianity in many parts of the Subcontinent the novel unfolds at many levels to critique notions of class, caste, antiquity, and prestige. Othappu is abouta woman's yearning for a true understanding of spirituality and her own sexuality. The novel is a powerful indictment of the hypocrisy that plagues Christianity in many parts of the Subcontinent. Othappu unfolds at many levels to critique notions of class, caste, antiquity, and prestige that have, over time, eroded the power of the first church.The detailed Introduction by Jancy James provides rare insights into the workand skilfully sketches the social history of Kerala, the location of the novel. Two special inclusions--Paul Zacharia on the different meanings of 'othappu' and a dialogue between the author and Githa Hiranyan--lend fresh perspectives to the work. INDICE: Author's Note Translator's Note Introduction Kinship Terms A Homecoming A Corpse in the Colony Rebekka 'Shushba! Shushba! Shushba!' Aabelamma Visits Gosaikunnu Wanderings Yohannan Kasseessa The Scent Guardians, Avengers 'Ihave No Peace' The Scent in the Woods Face to Face Son of Theredya Power and Glory 'Where does Augustine Sleep?' A Suicide Priest, Nun, Atheist Chandy-Doctor History on Fire Hand on Womb Begger's Alms Nuns and Gifts Flourish of Ravutta Advocate Chiramel's Proposal Listen! The Story ... Glossary Sarah Joseph and Githa Hiranyan: A Dialogue
- ISBN: 978-0-19-807998-9
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 26/01/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés