"Bettada Jeeva" by Shivaram Karanth tells the story of an elderly couple, Gopalayya and Shankari, who live in a remote, dense forest in the Western Ghats, where they have carved out a life of subsistence farming despite the harsh environment; the narrative focuses on their unwavering love and wait for their son, Shambhu, who left to pursue a modern education and never returned, highlighting the conflict between traditional rural life and the allure of urban modernity, all while exploring the deep connection between humans and nature.
Themes:
Nature and Human Connection: The novel portrays the deep bond between the characters and their surrounding environment, depicting the forest as a living entity.
Family Dynamics: The tension between the traditional values of the parents and the modern aspirations of their son is a central theme.
The Simple Life: The novel celebrates the beauty and contentment found in a simple, self-sufficient lifestyle.
Ça doit être vraiment intéressant de lire ce magnifique livre.
La nature a toujours été l'allier fidèle de l'homme.
Bonne et heureuse semaine paisible et reposante.
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Dinesh said:
Themes:
Nature and Human Connection: The novel portrays the deep bond between the characters and their surrounding environment, depicting the forest as a living entity.
Family Dynamics: The tension between the traditional values of the parents and the modern aspirations of their son is a central theme.
The Simple Life: The novel celebrates the beauty and contentment found in a simple, self-sufficient lifestyle.
Dinesh said:
Malik Raoulda said:
La nature a toujours été l'allier fidèle de l'homme.
Bonne et heureuse semaine paisible et reposante.
Jaap van 't Veen said: