TAMIL HEROIC POETRY

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An elegant and thorough examination of the riches of Sangam poetry

In this acclaimed comparative study, K. Kailasapathy, the celebrated Sri Lankan academic and critic, introduces and interprets ancient Tamil poems and examines the stylistic heritage, themes and motifs pervading Sangam poetry while building the literary corpus's bridge to heroic poetry in other languages – most notably Greek. He identifies the formulaic expression, stock phrases and overarching sensibilities pervasive in the poems and, going much against the popular grain, expands on the notion that oral verse-making is central to Sangam poetry.

A nod to Milman Parry, this deeply necessary exploration of our neglected past is an engaging and accessible discourse on one of our most fertile literary ages and, with much agility, connects the dots in studying early Tamil poetry for a modern reader.

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hachette India (19 July 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 440 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9357311696
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9357311694
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.9 x 13.1 x 19.6 cm
  • Net Quantity ‏ : ‎ 390.00 Grams

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