"വായിൽ അഴുകിയ മധുരം, കണ്ണിൽ കലങ്ങിയ ആർദ്രത, ഈ ശരീരത്തിലിപ്പോ മനസ്സിന്റെ അംശമെല്ലാം കലങ്ങി....

"Premalekhanam" is a Malayalam novel written by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, a celebrated Malayalam writer. The novel was first published in 1947.

2. Plot Summary

The Incident: The story takes place in a police station where the author (Basheer himself as the narrator) is being held as a prisoner. The atmosphere in the station is disrupted when a young man named Kesavan Nair is brought in by the police. He is accused of causing a public nuisance—specifically, creating a disturbance in a lodge and refusing to pay rent.

You can find a detailed summary and historical context on Wikipedia. 

Alternative: Read Premalekhanam Online for Free (Legally)

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