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Thuppariyum Sambu is a detective short-story series in Tamil, written by Indian writer Devan in the early 20th century. [1] The novel's protagonist is Sambu, a not-very-intelligent bank clerk in middle age, who solves difficult crime puzzles out of serendipity but is quick to explain as well as take credit.
Cilappatikāram also referred to as Silappathikaram or Silappatikaram, is the earliest Tamil epic. It is a poem of 5,730 lines in almost entirely akaval (aciriyam) meter and is a tragic love story of a wealthy couple, Kannaki and her husband Kovalan. [13] It is set in Poompuhar a seaport city of the early Chola kingdom.
Yavana Rani (lit. ' Greek Queen ') is a Tamil language historical novel written by Indian writer Sandilyan.It was originally serialized in the weekly Kumudam in the 1960s and was later published as a book by Vanathi Publishers.
The modern Tamil literary movement started with Subramania Bharathi, the multifaceted Indian nationalist poet and author, and was quickly followed up by many who began to utilize the power of literature in influencing the masses. With growth of literacy, Tamil prose began to blossom and mature. Short stories and novels began to appear.
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (transl. Some people at some moments) is a Tamil-language novel by Indian writer Jayakanthan.It is an expanded version of his 1968 short story Agnipravesam (transl. Entering the fire) with a different ending.
Balakumaran (5 July 1946 – 15 May 2018) [1] was an Indian Tamil writer and author of over 200 novels, 100 short stories, and dialogue/screenplay writer for 23 films. [2] He also contributed to Tamil periodicals such as Kalki, Ananda Vikatan and Kumudam. [3]
Perumal Murugan (born 1966 [2]) is an Indian writer, scholar and literary chronicler who writes in Tamil.He has written twelve novels, six collections of short stories, six anthologies of poetry and many non-fiction books.
Kadal Pura (Tamil: கடல் புறா, lit. Sea Pigeon) is a Tamil language historical novel written by Sandilyan. The story is based on the ancient Tamil Chola dynasty. It was named after the fictional ship built by the Chola Commander Karunakara Tondaiman, who later became King Tondaiman.