Free Download A. R. Venkatachalapathy (Intro.), M. L. Thangappa (Trans.), M L Thangappa, "Red Lilies and Frightened Birds: Muttollayiram"
English | 2011 | pages: 176 | ASIN: B06XXYGV2D | EPUB | 1,7 mb
Red Lilies and Frightened Birds is a collection of poems in praise of the three ancient Tamil royal dynasties-Cheras; Cholas and Pandyas. Translated from the early medieval Tamil classic Muttollayiram; these beautifully crafted verses retain a surprisingly contemporary tone-a testament to their enduring appeal over the centuries. While some of them are odes to the splendour of the king’s country and city; his prowess in war; and the ruining of the enemy country; others reveal how young women; deeply infatuated with the king; pine and long for him.
