Matadana
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| Author | S L Bhyrappa |
|---|---|
| Language | Kannada |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Sahitya Bhandara,Balepet,Bangalore. |
| Publication place | India |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| Preceded by | Doora saridaru |
| Followed by | Vamshavruksha |
Matadana is a novel written by the famous kannada writer,philosopher,thinker S L Bhyrappa. An award winning kannada movie Matadana based on this novel, which was directed by T N Seetharam. Matadana reveals the caste and other dynamics that grip the democratic Institution of ballot box in India.
Synopsis as mentioned on the cover page of the book
A young man after completing M.B.B.S wants to serve people of his village. This view is used by ruling party by offering him a chance to enter politics. He is attracted by the offer believing that he can serve people better. As the Doctor becomes busy with political campaign an person dies because of lack of treatment. Doctor looses in the election. A small contractor who provides funds for Doctor commits suicide following the loss in election.
Plot
Novel starts in a village Rangapura near Tumkur in Karnataka. Its about Doctor Shivappa, medical graduate from Mysore Medical College, who is keen to help society and his village people. Shivappa gains immense popularity among the people across the villages. The story revolves around the politically influential people who uses Shivappa in the upcoming election for their benefit.
Characters
- Dr.Shivappa
- RangaLakshmi (Shivappa's Love interest)
- Ramalingappa Gowdru
- N S Saadaravalli
- Minister Naagaravalli/ Appaji
- Prakasha Kumara Saadaravalli
- Putta Tammaiah
- Kallamma( Shivappa's Mother)
- Puttakka(Shivappa's elder sister)
- Sannaiah(Shivappa's brother-in-law)
More information
Since the first print in 1965, the book has come a long way with numerous prints till date
- First Print: 1965
- Second print: 1969
- Third print: 1975
- Fourth print: 1982
- Fifth print: 1987
- Sixth print: 1987
- Seventh print: 1998
- Eighth print: 2002
- Ninth print: 2007
- Tenth print: 2010
References
- Book available in USA at Sahitya Bhandara of North America [[1]]
- Authors official website : [[2]] -> Matadana
- Author's webpage: slbhyrappa.com
- Book: Matadana by S L Bhyrappa, Publisher: Sahitya Bhandara, Balepete, Bangalore.
- http://kannada.oneindia.in/movies/controversy/2001/06/matadan1.html#top
- http://www.enotes.com/topic/S._L._Bhyrappa
- http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/kar/writers/s_l_bhyrappa.htm
