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Dilip Kumar's "Cat in the Agraharam" is both extraordinary and completely ordinary. Detailing the lives of everyday lovers, wanderers, singers, poets and country girls, Kumar's Tamil translations offer a glimpse into South India that is rarely portrayed in modern day life. By turns crude, romantic, simple and honest, Kumar shapes his stories with a masterful touch. This collection is just what is needed in these dire times, a touch of color and life!