Cilappatikaram : The Tale of an Anklet
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Cilappatikaram : The Tale of an Anklet

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Discover the epic tale of Kovalan and Kannaki in Cilappatikaram, a 5th-century Tamil masterpiece. Explore themes of love, war, and fate in this captivating verse narrative. Translated by R. Parthasarathy, this edition makes this classic accessible to a wider audience. ISBN: 9780143031963

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  • ISBN-13: 9780143031963
  • Publisher: Penguin Books India
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books India
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0143031961
  • Publisher Date: 2004
  • Binding: Paperback
  • No of Pages: 440

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Weight 0.5 kg

15 reviews for Cilappatikaram : The Tale of an Anklet

  1. Fathimath Zeba T Z –

    A powerful story of love, loss, and revenge. Cilappatikaram is a timeless classic that will stay with you long after you finish reading.

  2. Asad Aqeel –

    I enjoyed learning about Tamil culture, but the plot moved slowly for me. Kannaki’s character is strong and memorable, though.

  3. Anukaran Sahu –

    The story of Kannaki is fierce and captivating. This translation brings the ancient epic to life. This is really amazing book.

  4. Shashank Dilip Bhavsar –

    Kannaki’s story is heartbreaking and empowering. Parthasarathy’s translation makes it accessible. Some parts felt slow, but the ending is unforgettable.

  5. Komal Gupta –

    A fascinating glimpse into ancient Tamil culture. The story is powerful, though the verse can be a bit dense at times. Overall, a worthwhile read.

  6. Saumen Sain –

    A beautiful and tragic story, expertly translated. Cilappatikaram is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian literature and history.

  7. Shubham Rai –

    The translation of book felt a bit dated. Story is good but book needs some improvement on translation side.

  8. Kushal Sanjaykumar Shah –

    This book has some great story and translation is good as well. one should read if looking to read some thing new.

  9. Avneesh Kaur –

    I appreciated the insight into ancient Tamil society. Some of the poetry was hard to get through, but overall it was rewarding.

  10. Archit Mam –

    Cilappatikaram is a classic for a reason. The themes of love and justice are timeless. I struggled with some of the names and places, though.

  11. Tanishq Sharma –

    An epic tale of love and betrayal. This book does a great job of capturing the emotion and intensity of the original story.

  12. Kumar Priyanshu –

    A truly epic tale! I was completely engrossed in Kovalan and Kannaki’s journey. Highly recommended for lovers of mythology and historical fiction.

  13. Gurpreet Singh –

    While the story is compelling, the translation felt a little clunky in places. Still, it’s an important work of literature to experience.

  14. Gurnoor Chadha –

    Fascinating but dense. The cultural details were rich, but I sometimes struggled to follow the narrative. Good book to read slowly.

  15. Sudeep Khurana –

    Kannaki’s transformation is incredible. The story is well told, but I did find myself wanting more context in certain parts.

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