Jeyamohan

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B. Jayamohan, or B. Jeyamohan is a noted Tamil writer and literary critic from Nagercoil in the south of Tamil Nadu.

Jayamohan's novels, and in particular his style which is quite influenced by post-modernism, are considered by many Tamils to have changed the literary landscape of modern Tamil writing. His best-known, and critically most acclaimed, novel is Vishnupuram, set in an imaginary land and showing some elements of magic realism. Other well-known novels include Rubber, Pin thodarum nizhalin kural, Kanyaakumari, Kaadu 'Pani Manithan'(A novel for Children),'Eazhaavadhu Ulagam and "Kotravai". He has written screenplay for the Tamil movie, "Kasthuri Maan". He is currently writing screenplay for Bala's movie Naan Kadavul. He has published and translated critical works too.

Jayamohan's ascetic experience is an asset and has largely influenced his perception. His spiritual ideas have rather created controversial discussions. He is influenced by both atheistic political thinking and also his spiritual side is quite influential in his writings. His critical perspectives have rocked the Tamil literary world. He is an ardent fan Lev Tolstoy and other humanitarian writers. Though his mother tongue is Malayalam, he claims that Tamil is a comfortable vehicle because of the richness of the language.

His acclaimed novel 'Vishnupuram' revolves around the ' spiritual quest through Indian philosophical schools. It has a complex theme where it tries to capture the time where Hinduism and Buddhism are intersecting. The fusion and disillusionment created in the novel are well woven.