Overwhelmed with joy by the prospect of a long journey into new lands, the first in my life, I shared…
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13. Silappatikaram: Broken Precious
‘And Kovalan, did he force you too?’ asked Father. I did not wish to blame Kovalan but also could not…
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12. Silappatikaram: Crocodiles and Inconsiderate Rocks
When I returned home, Mother was waiting. ‘So here you are,’ she said. ‘I’ve told you often enough not to…
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11.Silappatikaram: My Friends: Soft and Mean
And so it was, when I ran out to meet Kovalan, Mother continued to call. ‘Kannagi! Where are you? Kannagi!’ I…
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10. Silappatikaram: Father’s fierce Love
I dashed out the door and raced down the carriage track to the impressive iron-gate where Old Watchman, in…
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9. Silappatikaram: Mother, Mistress of the House
‘Kannagi! Stop hiding behind the window and peeping out at the street. What will people think?’ That was Mother calling…
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8. Silappatikaram: Poom-Puhar
We lived in Maruvur District, the seaport side of Poom-Puhar. The city itself lay on the northern banks of the…
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7. Silappatikaram: Betrothed at Birth
When Mother could not conceive again, she grew worried, and sought to assure my father. She said, ‘I remain of…
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6. Silappatikaram: Kannagi’s Destiny Foretold
Father named me Kannagi but not once did he use that name. Instead, he drew from a chest full of…
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5. Silappatikaram-Chained and Unchained
And so it was on the day of the wedding, with hundreds of eyes watching in rapt awe and envy,…
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