Vasanthathile Poomarangal (Flowering Trees of Spring; 2013), also published as Maoist,[1] is a Malayalam novel written by Praveen under nom de guerre Roopesh.[2] The novel is based on the report stating the presence of Maoists in Kerala. It narrates the activities of politicians and the interference of Police in this issue. It is authored by Roopesh, a political activist who is described as a Maoist.[3]
 First edition (Green Books) | |
| Author | Roopesh |
|---|---|
| Language | Malayalam |
| Genre | Novel |
| Published | 2013 |
| Publisher | Green Books, D. C. Books |
| Publication place | India |
| Media type | Print (Papercover) |
| Pages | 166 |
| ISBN | 9788126440993 |
The book was brought out by the two leading publishing companies in two different names. Kottayam-based DC Books has named the novel as Maoist while the title of the novel published by Thrissur-based Green Books is Vasanthathile Poomarangal.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Publishers Slug It Out Over Absconding Maoists Novel". Daily Pioneer. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- ^ "Flowers of spring that failed to bloom in Karala". Times of India. 28 August 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- ^ "Cops closing in on Maoist leader Roopesh". Times of India. 30 August 2011. Retrieved 27 June 2014.