![]() ![]() This two-part autobiography was written in Kannada as Ooru Keri and translated into English as one book by S.R. Siddalingaiah is a founding member of the DSS ( Dalit Sangarshana Samiti) which fights for Dalit rights. Siddalingaiah a Kannada poet and author, associated with the Bandaya movement that kick-started Dalit writing in Kannada literature. A Word With You, World: The Autobiography Of A Poet By Siddalingaiah Image Source: The Caravan A book that’s often prescribed in Dalit literature courses to understand the two-fold oppression Dalit women face.Ģ. ![]() This reputation of his has brought Thangam to his door and her presence in the household revealed the fissures in their relationships. He’s a local Dalit leader who is often helping file papers, court cases and other dealings with police. The novel opens with a woman named Thangam crying at Kathamuthu’s doorstep bloody and beaten, looking for his help. ![]()
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