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About the book :
Translated into English : Dr. M. Rajaram
No Tamil book or novel has been as grandly celebrated and fondly remembered as Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan in Tamil literature. This is a story of Prince Arulmolivarman, alias Ponniyin Selvan, who later on ascended the Chola throne. A story of romance, wit and wisdom, suspense, thrill, sacrifice, twists and turns and plots within plots, it has been the most widely read historical fiction. Dr M. Rajaram’s masterly English translation has made it possible for all non-Tamilian speakers to perceive and enjoy this perennial Tamil classic.
About the Author :
Ramaswamy Aiyer Krishnamurthy lived between 1899 to 1954 is better known by his pen name Kalki, was a Tamil writer, journalist, poet, critic and Indian independence activist.He derived his pen name from the suffixes of his wife name Kalyani and his name Krishnamurthy as Kalki. His writings includes over 120 short stories, 10 novelettes, five novels, three historical romances, editorial and political writings and hundreds of film and music reviews.
Appreciation for the books :
Ponniyin Selvan unfolds an epic story based on historical facts and characters with a lot of turns keeping the readers spellbound, reflecting the glory of Indian literature”.- Sri M Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice President of India.
Publishers : Rupa Publications ; Pages : 800 ; Paperback
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