Our Man in Warsaw

In Our Man in Warsaw, we embark on a transcendent journey with Chandran, a modern Indian computer engineer, seeking solace from a profound personal loss. Set against the backdrop of early 21st-century Europe, this novel deftly weaves together the narratives of migration, tragedy, and magic. Chandran’s unique perspective as a Tamilian in the heart of Poland’s capital, Warsaw, unveils the intricate interplay between Eastern and Western cultures. Born to a woman rescued from Burma during World War II and raised in a quaint Tamil Nadu village, Chandran’s odyssey leads him to encounters with a diverse cast of Polish characters, illuminating the enigmatic allure of oriental traditions within European society. With Our Man in Warsaw, the author masterfully crafts a tale that would resonate with international readers, offering a fresh lens to contemplate the modern implications of globalisation.

About the Author: S. CARLOS TAMILAVAN, a literary critic and novelist, introduced a new trend of vivid pictorial storytelling in Tamil literature in the 1980s. His literary repertoire includes novels, short story collections and numerous volumes of scholarly texts. His academic pursuits have spanned various areas, including comparative literature, linguistic theory, folklore and cultural studies. He has taught at renowned institutes including Warsaw University and Bangalore University. He served as the Honorary Director of Translation at the Sahitya Akademi, Bangalore, for three years. The Kannada translation of the present novel was awarded the Karnataka Sahitya Akademi Translation Award (2017) and the author has also received the Best Novel Award from Literary Garden, Canada (2009).