A review by upindiakr
Kanthapura by Raja Rao

4.0

This novel is written by Raja Rao. Before going to start something about the book.. let's have a look at the theme of the Book
1. Book is mainly based on the evils of colonial rule
2. Caste and anti-Muslim sentiment
3. Women and their conditions
4. Role of education at the time of the Gandhian era

So the story narrates an old woman, she describes everything about kanthapura at the beginning and how different caste lives in different quarters. Then comes a leading role Moorthy who is an educated, intelligent and cool mind who persuades villagers to participate in self-governance and freedom struggle. Moorthy was influenced by Gandhi's ideology.
The author tries to write everything that occurs in the village and even beautifully depicted little nuance. After reading this book you will realize the actual power of English literature in India