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Ten best Tamil Books of the modern era
Topic started by Anban (@ cgnnt002.satyam.com) on Tue Nov 26 04:50:25 .
Here is my list of the most outstanding books in Tamil written in the modern era.
1. Thiruvalluvar alladu Vazhkkai vilakkam by Dr.M.Varadarasanar
2. Kamban Pudhiya Parvai by Prof. A.S.Gnanasambandan
3. Moha Mul by T.Janakiraman
4. En Charitram by Dr.U.V.Swaminatha Iyer
5. Ponniyin Selvan by Kalki
6. Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidharkal by Jayakanthan
7. Arthamulla Hindu Matham by Kannadasan
8. Palveedhi by Abdul Rahman
9. Unnal Mudiyum Tambi by Dr.M.S.Udayamoorthy
10. Ramayanam by Rajaji
I am sure that each of you will have a different list. But I am going by reach, impact and significance to create a comprehensive list. Any reactions?
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srini (@ cgnn*) on: Tue Nov 26 06:06:30
Some of the books I considered for inclusion in the above list but left out were
1. Azhagin Sirippu by Bharatidasan
2. Bhagavad Gita by Swami Chidbhavananda
3. Kurinji Malar by Na.Pa
4. Mercury Pookkal by Balakumaran
In retrospect I should have included Panchali Sabatham instead of M.S.Udayamoorthy's book in the original list
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bb (@ ouro*) on: Wed Nov 27 14:15:24
I guess it will be difficult to compile a list of best books on all subjects in thamizh. In literature, my take would be:
1. ponniyin selvan by kalki
2. vishnupuram by jayamohan
3. trilogy by jayakanthan (appuviRku appa sonna kadhaigaL, indha nEraththil ivaL, paattimaargaLum pEththimaargaLum)
4. j.j.sila kurippugaL by sundhara ramasamy
5. puyalilE oru thONi by paa.singaaram
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shyeamalan (@ 203.*) on: Wed Dec 4 11:26:35
my choice
1. oru puliyamarattin kathai-Sundara Ramasamy
2. kuyil paatu- Barathi
3. Sila nerathil sila Manithargal- Jeyakanthan
4. Moga Mul - Janagiraman
5. JJ Sila Kurippukkal- Sundara Ramasamy
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Balasubramanian (@ weim*) on: Mon Dec 23 01:09:52
One book that I see is not included is Sudhandhira Daagam by Sri Si. Su. Chellappa. The book received the Saahitya Akademi Award for Tamil literature for 2002. Also his other work "Vaadivaasal," translated into English, French, and German.
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koshy a.v. (@ ) on: Wed May 21 05:53:53
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Nithyaa (@ 210.*) on: Fri Jun 6 12:05:44 EDT 2003
Kurinji Malar - Na. Parthasarathi(Manivannan)
Nenjinalaigal - Akilan
Paavai Vilakku -Akilan
Paal Marakaatinilae - Re. Karthigesu (M'sia)Recommended by KPM for Malaysia Higher School Certificate(STPM) Examination.
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Su Ki P (@ host*) on: Wed Jan 14 18:00:42
Vaakku Moolam by Nakulan, is in many ways a path breaking novel. Nakulan handles questions about the Right to die that countries like US,Netherlands etc. are grappling with currently more than 10 years after the book was written.
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malar (@ ppp-*) on: Wed Jan 14 19:59:09 EST 2004
KallukkuL Iiram - Ra. Su. NallaperumaaL
KuRai onRum illai - Mukkuur Kakshminarasimmaachchaar.
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quake (@ 202.*) on: Fri Jan 23 07:39:48 EST 2004
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