In ‘Tamil Santam Poetry, Love Lyrics’ we have some elegant poems… translated into simple English. They speak about the ecstasy of being in love; confiding in one’s friend; being opposed by the parents and eventually getting married and living in contentment. Some express the jealousy of the devout wife, the enchanting ways of the courtesan and the desperate position of the husband caught between the two. The arena is sweeping and the handling captivating. These poems are a perfect reflection of the life style of a warm hearted and brave race that lived centuries ago. Fortunately, these exquisite lines, that were originally scratched upon seasoned palm leaves, have withstood the ravages of time and are still on our hands.
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