Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Novel Explores Inheritance, History, and Caste in Kerala
A woman inherits her grandfather's house in Kerala, triggering a journey of discovery about her family's history, caste issues, and personal growth.
The story is set against a backdrop of political and social rebellions, exploring themes of love, loss, and belonging.
Ponnu Elizabeth Mathew's debut novel 'The Remnants of Rebellion' delves into inheritance and history.
The story revolves around Aleyamma, who returns to her grandfather's hometown and inherits a house.
The novel explores themes of caste, class, nationalism, and belonging.
It covers a wide range of historical events and rebellions in Kerala.
The narrative is split between two timelines and locations: Niranam and Puthuloor.
- Who
- Ponnu Elizabeth Mathew, Aleyamma, Eesho, Appacha
- What
- Writes and explores inheritance, history, and caste in Kerala through a novel
- When
- The novel is set across several decades, with the present timeline being the time of the novel's publication
- Where
- Kerala, India, specifically in Niranam and Puthuloor
- Why
- To explore themes of inheritance, history, caste, and personal growth
Progressive Views on Caste
Conservative Views on Caste
Caste System
Progressive Views on Caste
The novel criticizes the caste system and its oppressive nature.
Conservative Views on Caste
The novel's characters express views supporting the caste system and maintaining social hierarchies.
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Setting
- Kerala, India
- Main Character
- Aleyamma
- Themes
- Inheritance, History, Caste, Belonging
- Publication Year
- Not specified in the article