Malegalalli Madumagalu
Malegalalli Madumagalu or Malegalalli Mudumagalu is a 1967 Kannada novel by popular author and poet, Kuvempu. The title Malegalalli Madumagalu translates to "the bride in the mountains." The novel was adapted into the television series of same name.[1]
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| Author | Kuvempu |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
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The author discusses social and economic conditions that prevailed in late 19th-century Malenadu. The story revolves around characters of the then-prevailing feudal system—Heggades/Gowdas (the landlords) and their serfs belonging to different castes at multiple locations with interlinking characters and their stories.
The novel is acclaimed and very popular among Kannada readers, and is often prescribed as one of the "must-reads" novels of Kannada language. It portrays the love between the protagonists, the risks they dare to take. It revolves around the social situations prevailed in Malenadu region around the end of the 19th century. The novel also depicts as how Malnad Region opened itself to the newer social changes such as advent of English education, conversion by Christian missionaries, introduction of new age elements like bicycle. An analogy can be drawn between the bride who is about to enter into a marriage, and the Malnad of the 19th century exposed to newer social forces.
The young couples
- Mukundayya & Chinnamma (Protagonists).
- Aitha & Peenchalu
Main Characters
- Doddanna Heggade & Rangamma (of Halemane)
- Bharamai Heggade & Jattamma (of Simbhavi)
- Kallayya Gowda (of Bettahalli)
- Rangappa Gowda (of Konooru)
- Sannamane Shankara Heggade & Seethamma (of Halemane)
- Doddamane Subbanna Heggade (of Halemane)
- Doddamane Timmappa Heggade (of Halemane)
- Devayya Gowda & Devamma (of Betthalli)
Other characters
- Kanna Pandita (of Megaravalli)
- Karimeenu Saabi
- Antakka Shedthi
- Kallooru Manjayya Bhatta (rich landlord)
- Manjamma (bucchi)
- Sesanaika (of Lakkunda)
- Hameera Naika (of Lakkunda)
- Daanamma Heggadti
- Ananthaiah
- Jeevaratnayya (Pastor)
- Cheenkra & Deyi
- Pijina & Akkani
- Gaddadayya
- Dharmu, Kadu, Timmu (children) and
- Huliya (brave dog of Gutthi)
See also
- Sri Ramayana Darshanam, an epic written by Kuvempu
- Kanuru Heggaditi, a novel written by Kuvempu
- Kannada literature
- Kannada poetry
- Rashtrakavi (meaning: National poet), a list of poets with the title
References
- Kuvempu’s novel 'Malegalalli Madhumagalu' to be adapted as 9-hour-long play
- Kuvempu’s epic novel ‘Malegalalli Madumagalu’ turns 50
- ಮಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮದುಮಗಳು | Malegalali Madumagalu
- Night Long Play! Theatrical Adaptation of Kuvempu’s novel "Malegalalli Madumagalu"
- ಮಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮದುಮಗಳು ನಾಟಕ
- ಮಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮದುಮಗಳು ವಿಮರ್ಶಾ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆ
- 29ರಿಂದ ಜ.31ರವರೆಗೆ ಕಲಾಗ್ರಾಮದಲ್ಲಿ 'ಮಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮದುಮಗಳು'
- 'Malegalalli Madumagalu' play to enthral audience again
- Google pays tribute to Kannada litterateur Kuvempu
- Going strong: Nine hours of pure Kuvempu magic