Professor George K Mathew, Retired Professor of English in Madras Christian College passed away on the 13th January 2011.
He was a much loved lecturer of English Literature, erudite and admired. He is sadly missed by generations of his students.
The funeral service for the late G K Mathew took place on Saturday 22nd January in Marthomas Church, Tambaram.
A thanksgiving service in memory of the late Prof George K Mathew, was held in the Anderson Hall of Madras Christian College on
the 4th February.
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Summary
Set in the lush green paradise of Kerala in the 1940s, this is the haunting love story of childhood sweethearts Roy and Maya, growing up together in Arat, by the verdant banks of River Pampa. Though destined for each other and deeply in love, they are cruelly separated by unfortunate circumstances. Flung by fate into far-off Pattom and trapped in an unfulfilling marriage, Maya is forced to face many unexpected challenges.
In the meantime, back at Arat, when Narayan tries to force his claim on Rani, the ‘elephant girl’, and her beloved elephant Balan, Roy helps her evade his boorish advances. Things come to a head in Pattom too, after a series of disasters, ending in a intriguing climax.
An engrossing tale, simple yet profound, of a love endless and eternal, yet encapsulated beautifully within the covers of this compelling page-turner.
Proceeds from the sale of the book, it is understood, will be used to institute a scholarship programme for deserving students.
Happy reading
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