‘Kerala – A poem in green and gold’ is an absorbing account on Kerala by K. Jayakumar I.A.S. the retired bureaucrat with Government of Kerala and a writer of repute. Spread over ten chapters, the book is a veritable source of information on Kerala, most appealing to travelers, and to a good extend for those interested in understanding some of the quintessential aspects of Kerala’s history and culture.

The book highlights the hallmark of Kerala’s universal identity – Green. Its cultural fabric that also had the influence resulting out of Kerala’s relationship with foreign maritime powers; its unique heritage that is evident in its folklore and folksongs are succinctly told. The book also introduces readers to Kerala’s northern region of Malabar, which possess a unique socio-cultural setting. The folk, ritualistic and classical art forms of Kerala, the festival splendours also find a place in the book. The book also takes readers to the current socio-cultural and economic status of Kerala, the prevailing trends and an account of a typical Keralite with a special treatment on the lure of Kochi – the Queen of the Arabian Sea.

Pages: 249
Size: Special
Binding: Hardcover
Publication Year: 2013