Dead Writer Comes To Life Comments
Perumal Murugan- the author
Is back from his hibernation.
It was the controversy over
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A very perceptive poem about a writer who is certainly different.
Thanks, Michael. The best thing is that he has recently published his new novel based on the story of a goat- of course, in a symbolic way.
You make some telling points about the novelist here. Society is set in its ways, dependent on myths peddled in the media. so true.
Like in the case of Salman Rushdie, we can have instances of muzzled voices in some South Asian countries too. Thanks for your analytical comments, Michael.
Yes this is a resurrection of the dead, of the just for how long can a tiger be held in a cage, a fire in a container and air in a bladder and water in a bowel, they are sure to come out one day.......It seems to me that life is no life, but living death, without that freedom of thought and speech! ........thanks for sharing and very well composed....10
Perumal's tryst with vandals was awfully unfortunate. Writers, by and large, are the conscience-keepers of the society. You have nicely reviewed the poem and called a spade a spade when it comes to freedom of speech and thought. Thanks a lot, Sir.
Thanks for being on this page with an inspiring feedback, Edward.
an interesting poem about someone hiding away until the time was right for him to come back and have his say? ....................well written Rajnish
The treatment meted out to this distinguished author shows the attitude of a group religious bigots. Let us hope that the atmosphere will change in due course of time. Thanks a lot, Tom.
Nicely expessed, thanks for drawing the attention to this matter. Take care
Thanks, Seema ji, for being on this page with a very thoughtful feedback about this poem.
It's not easy to bring change In the mind-set of a society Weaned on falsehood & myth Mounted on unjust rationales About lousy caste ideologies...... so true. Nice theme. Beautiful poem shared Manga ji, thank u a lot.
It's so nice of you, Kumarmani ji, for supporting the views expressed in these lines of the poem in the context of South Indian writer Perumal Murugan who despite being a scholar was persecuted unnecessarily. Time and again we have seen this kind of negativity all over.
It's always a pleasure to receive a positive feedback from from you. Thanks a lot, Bernard.
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7/26/2025 6:53:04 PM # 1.0.0
People who boldly move their pen against the follies and foibles of society are often silenced by people in power or the society itself. But the revolutionary spirit in them cannot be quelled for long! Like a tiger under captivity, they will be restless and at the earliest chance, will leap forward! A powerful write on a gifted writer!
Thanks very much for this thoughtful review and valuable feedback. It's always a pleasure and a privilege to receive comments from a distinguished poet like you.