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Number of Pages
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Language
English
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The Tiger King is Kalki's sharp, satirical tale set in the kingdom of Pratibandapuram, where a grand-minded Maharaja vows to outwit fate by hunting a hundred tigers. A beloved classic of Indian satire, it invites readers who enjoy witty historical fiction, sly humor, and social commentary. The Tiger King is written with an adventurous, playful energy that makes complex ideas feel accessible and entertaining for curious readers of all ages who relish clever storytelling and a touch of mischief.
Written in a lively, episodic fashion, The Tiger King unfolds through a sequence of vignettes and parables that weave prophecy, politics, and whimsy into one flowing narrative. The book is lovingly translated from Tamil by Gowri Ramnarayan, preserving Kalki’s voice while inviting contemporary readers to savor the humor and irony. Richly drawn illustrations accompany the text, adding visual charm to the world of Pratibandapuram and inviting readers to pause and enjoy the jokes and surprises along the way.
As the tale progresses, you meet a chorus of eccentric characters—from prophetic astrologers to a seemingly innocent wooden toy—each contributing to a playful examination of fate, ambition, and royal folly. The pacing balances satire with warmth, offering moments of heart amid the wit and a journey that invites reflection on how ambition can distort judgment and how humor can reveal truth.
After reading The Tiger King, you gain a memorable lens on ambition and fate, tempered by laughter. It leaves you thinking differently about grand schemes and the humor that threads through life, offering a timeless reading experience that sticks with you long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Kalki
Publisher
Aleph Book Company
Number of Pages
40
Language
English
SKU
BK0501852
ISBN
9788119635320
Dimensions
20.32 x 12.7 x 1.27 cm
Binding
Hardback
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₹ 169
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Kalki (1899–1954) Was The Pen Name Of R. Krishnamurthy, A Famous Tamil Writer Known For His Humorous And Satirical Articles And Nationalist And Historical Novels, Serialized In Popular Magazines And Cherished By Generations Of Readers. A Nationalist And Freedom Fighter, He Was Jailed Thrice During The Freedom Struggle. He Launched And Edited The Magazine Kalki After Having Worked In Ananda Vikatan, Another Weekly, For Several Years. Gowri Ramnarayan Is A Playwright, Theatre Director, Journalist (Formerly Deputy Editor, The Hindu, Now Freelance Writer), And Vocal Accompanist To Legendary Musician M. S. Subbulakshmi. Ramnarayan’S Dark Horse & Other Plays Anthologizes Her Original Plays. She Has Authored Children’S Books And A Biography Of M. Subbulakshmi (Ms & Radha), Translated Two Plays By Marathi Playwright Vijay Tendulkar, And The Tamil Short Stories Of Kalki Krishnamurthy. Kalki Is The Pen Name Of Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy (1899-1954), Whose Career In Writing And Journalism Began As Activism During The Struggle For Indian Independence. He Served As Editor Of The Popular Tamil Magazine Ananda Vikatan Before Launching Kalki. The Magazineand Eventually Its Founderwas Named For The Mythological Tenth Avatar Of Vishnu To Symbolise A Vision To Destroy Regressive Regimes, Express Radical Thoughts, Take Readers Into New Directions, And Create A New Era. Kalki Wrote Several Novels, Including Parthiban Kanavu And Sivakamiyin Sabadam , As Well As Political Essays, Film Reviews, Dance And Music Critiques And Scholarly Work. About The Translator Nandini Krishnan Is The Author Of Hitched: The Modern Woman And Arranged Marriage And Invisible Men: Inside Indias Transmasculine Networks. She Has Translated Two Of Perumal Murugans Works Into English: Estuary And Four Strokes Of Luck . She Was Shortlisted For The Pen Presents Translation Prize 2022 And The Ali Jawad Zaidi Memorial Prize For Translation From Urdu 2022. She Is An Alumna Of The Writers Bloc Playwrights Workshop By The Royal Court Theatre, London. Her Novel-In-Manuscript Was A Winner Of The Caravan Writers Of India Festival Contest And Showcased At The Writers Of The World Festival, Paris, 2014.