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Mamu is a remarkable social novel by Fakirmohan Senapati, written and published it’s first edition about in the year 1913. This is the author’s third novel which came fifteen years after the publication of his masterpiece Chhaman atha guntha. This is a domestic novel and the plot is set against the backdrop of the social and economic conditions of Odisha during the period 1840-1880. Mamu (uncle) in its structure, design, treatment and temper has a number of affinities with his previous famous novel, Chhaman atha guntha. Mamu like Chhaman atha guntha deals with economic exploitation, jealousy, hypocrisy, and the inhuman treatment meted out by greedy relatives to their minor dependents.
Mamu is a classic novel written by the renowned Odia author, Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Senapati. The story revolves around the titular character, Mamu, who is a young boy from a lower-caste family in rural Odisha. Mamu is a precocious child, who is curious about the world around him and dreams of getting an education.
However, his family and the conservative society they live in do not support his aspirations. Mamu’s father is a poor farmer, who believes that his son’s place is in the fields, working alongside him. Mamu’s mother is more supportive, but she is also powerless to change the social norms that dictate their lives.
Despite these challenges, Mamu manages to get an education with the help of a kind-hearted teacher. He becomes a successful and respected member of society, but his success comes at a great cost. He has to leave behind his family and break with the traditions that have held him back for so long.
Mamu is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of social inequality, education, and the tension between traditional and modern values. It has been widely acclaimed for its vivid portrayal of rural life in Odisha and its strong and complex characters. This 16th edition, published by Friends’ Publishers, is a must-read for any lover of Odia literature.
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