 9th edition, released 31 May 2007 | |
| Author | S. L. Bhyrappa |
|---|---|
| Language | Kannada |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Sahitya Bhandara, Balepet, Bangalore |
Publication date | 2007 |
| Publication place | India |
| Media type | Print (hardcover & paperback) |
| ISBN | 9781536682830 |
| OCLC | 969827460 |
| Preceded by | Mandra |
| Followed by | Kavalu |
| Website | slbhyrappa |
Aavarana is a 2007 Kannada novel by novelist S. L. Bhyrappa. Aavarana (Sanskrit: आवृ ávṛ meaning 'to conceal') means enveloping or covering something. This novel deals with the historical character Timurid Emperor Aurangazeb. Aavarana was sold out even before its release in February 2007.[1] The novel went on to create a record in the Indian literary world by witnessing 10 reprints within five months of its release.[2]
Like most of Bhyrappa's novels, Aavarana too generated tremendous debate and discussion. Many prominent intellectuals believe Aavarana dangerously advanced the fundamentalist agenda by tilting at the windmills of history, and that it seeks to divide society on communal lines. The author has vigorously protested the tag that the book is inflammatory by challenging the reviewers to refute the points made in the book.
The novel raises pertinent and searching questions about religion, liberalism and identity and highlights the importance of unshackling oneself from the bonds of false knowledge.
- ^ "Aavarana by S.L. Bhyrappa". Goodreads.
- ^ "ಬೇಗ ಓದಿ : ಭೈರಪ್ಪನವರ ಹೊಸ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ 'ಆವರಣ'". Oneindia Kannada (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 6 April 2012.