Aavarana
| Author | S L Bhyrappa |
|---|---|
| Language | Kannada |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Sahitya Bhandara, Balepet, Bangalore. |
Publication date | 2007 |
| Publication place | India |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| Preceded by | Mandra |
| Followed by | Kavalu |
Aavarana (Kannada: ಆವರಣ) is a 2007 Kannada novel by novelist S.L. Bhyrappa. Aavarana means enveloping or covering something. This novel deals with the historical character like Mogul Emperor Aurangazeb. Aavarana was sold out even before its release in February 2007.[citation needed] The novel went on to create a record in the Indian literary world by witnessing 10 reprints within five months of its release.[1][citation needed]
S.L. Bhyrappa has reiterated that something was written in his novel. Aavarana is the result of his search for truth about history. He stated: "I have referred to hundreds of history books before writing the novel. However, if anyone has doubts about the facts can refer to the books I have listed in my book. Out of my interest, I have studied history and my findings have resulted in a creative piece of work. I am fed up with debates and discussions on Aavarana. Allow me to think on something else".[2]
Aavarana in other languages
| Language | Title | ISBN | Translator | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | Aavaran | 9380146775 | Pradhan Gurudatta | Kitabghar Prakashan |
| Sanskrit | Aavaranam | - | Dr. H. R. Vishwas | Sanskrit Bharati |
| Marathi | Avaran | 8184980558 | - | Mehta Publishing House |
Characters
- Lakshmi alias Razia
- Aameer (Lakshmi's Husband)
- Narase Gowdru/ Nasrasimhe Gowdru (Lakshmi's father)
- Prof. LN Shastri
- Elizabeth ( L N Shastri's wife)
- Digantha ( L N Shastri's son)
- Aruna ( L N Shastri's daughter)
Reprints
- First print: 2007
- Second print: 2007
- Third print: 2007
- Fourth print: 2007
- Fifth print: 2007
- Sixth print: 2007
- Seventh print: 2007
- Eighth print : 2007
- Ninth print : 2007
- Tenth print : 2007
- Eleventh print : 2007
- Twelfth print: 2007
- Thirteenth print: 2007
- Fourteenth print:2007
- Fifteenth print: 2008
- Sixteenth print: 2008
- Seventeenth print:2008
- Eighteenth print: 2008
- Ninteenth print : 2009
- Twentieth print : 2009
- Twentyfirst print:2009
- Twentysecond print: 2009
- Twentythird print : 2010
- Twentyfourth print: 2010
- Twentyfifth print : 2010
- Twentysixth print : 2010
- Twentyseventh print:2010
- Twentyeight print : 2011
- Twentyninth print : 2011
Footnotes
- ^ http://kannada.oneindia.in/literature/book/2007/150207avarana_review.html
- ^ "Aavarana result of my search for truth". Online Webpage of Deccan Herald. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2007-06-18. [dead link]
References
- Review on the book in oneindia website : [1]
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