Jeyamohan's novel explores hunger, caste and colonial power in Chennai

Tamil writer Jeyamohan has written a powerful novel centred on a colonial-era building in Chennai that explores the interconnection of hunger, caste hierarchies, and colonial power structures.

The narrative examines how these social and historical forces created devastating consequences for those living under colonial rule. Through the lens of the building and its inhabitants, the work delves into the lived experiences of people affected by the intersection of economic deprivation, caste-based discrimination, and foreign administrative control.

The novel represents a significant literary engagement with India's colonial past, using the physical space of the building as a vehicle to understand broader historical and social dynamics that shaped Chennai and colonial India.