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ⓘ About Perumal Murugan
About Perumal Murugan Perumal Murugan is a writer, teacher, and researcher from India who creates his works in Tamil. He has produced a wide range of writing, including novels, short stories, poetry, and nonfiction. Several of his novels have been translated into English, with one earning recognition on the Kiriyama Prize shortlist in 2005. Before focusing on writing full-time, he taught Tamil at a government college. His stories stand out because of the way he shapes his characters, making them feel real and interesting. Readers often find his protagonists memorable, adding depth and enjoyment to his books. His storytelling keeps people engaged, with plots that pull them in and hold their attention.
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Sandalwood Soap and Other Stories
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Perumal Murugan?
About Perumal Murugan Perumal Murugan is a writer, teacher, and researcher from India who creates his works in Tamil. He has produced a wide range of writing, including novels, short stories, poetry, and nonfiction. Several of his novels have been translated into English, with one earning recognition on the Kiriyama Prize shortlist in 2005.
Which Perumal Murugan series should I start with?
The best place to start is the One Part Woman series, the earliest of Perumal Murugan's multi-book series: it opens with One Part Woman (2013) and runs to 3 books across 2013–2014, ending with A Lonely Harvest (2014).
How many books has Perumal Murugan written?
Perumal Murugan has 25 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2013 and 2023. 3 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the One Part Woman series with 3 books — and 22 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Perumal Murugan's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Perumal Murugan's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are One Part Woman (2013–2014, 3 books).
How are Perumal Murugan's books organised into series?
This guide splits Perumal Murugan's 25 books into 1 named series and 22 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: One Part Woman (3 books, 2013–2014).