THE SOUND OF WAVES

Kalki Krishnamurthy (1899-1954) was a Tamil writer and journalist from India, who is best known for his historical fiction novels set in the South Indian Chola Dynasty period.

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He wrote over 300 novels and short stories, many of which were serialized in popular Tamil magazines. Some of his most famous works include "Ponniyin Selvan" (Son of Ponni) and "Sivagamiyin Sabatham" (Sivagami's Oath). His works are known for their vivid descriptions of the culture and society of the Chola period, as well as for their strong characterization and attention to historical detail.

Gowri Ramnarayan is the inhouse playwright and artistic director of JustUs Repertory. Formerly deputy editor, and vocal accompanist to renowned Carnatic musician M.S. Subbulakshmi, Ramnarayan has authored original plays, children's books, and a biography of M.S. Subbulakshmi.

Delving deep into "Sound of Waves", this is one of Kalki's most well-known books. The book was first released in Tamil, and then it was translated into other Indian languages. The novel is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young man named Raja, who is a freedom fighter and struggles against the British Raj in India.

the novel is highly acclaimed for its historical accuracy and its portrayal of the Indian independence movement. The seaside community, its inhabitants, and their way of life are all vividly described in the book. It also looks at issues like love, tradition, and how contemporary India is evolving.