Anita: a Trophy Wife

Sujatha was the pseudonym of Tamil author S. Rangarajan, one of the most popular authors in Tamiliterature; hisiterary career spanned more than four decades. Of his many works, Anita—A Trophy Wife (Ilam Manaivi) was one of the most well-known. Featuring Advocate Ganesh, of the author’s Ganesh–Vasanth duo, the novel describes the strained relationship of a middle-aged man and a beautiful young woman in poignant and simple terms. It brings out the nuances of a power struggle, while retaining the humour and wit that is a trademark of Sujatha’s novels.