Explore the transformative impact of print technology on 19th-century Kerala in ‘Print and the Novel in 19th Century Kerala: Reconsidering Colonial Modernity.’ This insightful book from The Bookish Owl argues that the early Malayalam novel serves as a crucial lens through which to understand the profound changes ushered in by print culture. Discover how social, political, cultural, linguistic, and literary developments converged in this new literary form, shaping a unique Kerala modernity. The author offers a fresh perspective on early novels and modernity’s formation, encouraging a re-evaluation of these historical elements within Kerala’s broader print landscape. This engaging read provides new ways to analyze contemporary issues through the lens of historical print culture and literature.