Elements of Life of the Pandvar People in the Novel Korkai

Joe D. Cruz titled the novel Korkai, which travels through time more than a century. Korkai is an ancient port city ruled by Early Pandyan Kingdom. It tells long history of Pandavas Tuticorin. also great resource to learn about life marine fisher folk. This book, accurately and artistically explains changes brought in Bharatava society domination foreigners, arrival Christianity, liberation struggles, that took place independent India, modernity, document includes all elements race's identity, culture, life, history. The events begin 1914 conclude year 2000. During this period, over two hundred Pandavar social men came went four generations. story shaped subtle depiction various different faces people, as well astonishing spheres change. stories three generations thirty thousand families language coast beautiful fiction lives people who own woven land after European arrival. starts with death Pandava community leader unfolds before us countless scenes flood eighty-six years ends character Philip. not only talks but social, economic, cultural during these times. After Portuguese British left country native government came, ‘Korkai’ excellent source explore how lived established itself cane beyond time. purpose article identify richness land, pride, valor, characteristics, beliefs, worship, activities hinder development progress maritime people.