A Reference Grammar of Classical Tamil Poetry: 150 B.C.-Pre-Fifth/Sixth Century A.D (Memoirs of the American Philosophical Society) (Memoirs of the American ... of the American Philosophical Society)

A reference tool for those who seek an understanding of the structure of classical Tamil poetry. This poetry reflects indigenous literary & cultural traditions of southern India, & therefore, a study of it is imperative for obtaining a balanced view of India s past & present cultures. The language which produced this poetry, Tamil, is the only living language of modern India that has an uninterrupted history spanning more than two millennia, & therefore, a study of it becomes even more crucial for a thorough understanding of India s linguistic complexity. Includes a bibliography.