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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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Cilappatikaram : The Tale of an Anklet
SKU: 9780143031963
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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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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.
Asad Aqeel –
I enjoyed learning about Tamil culture, but the plot moved slowly for me. Kannaki’s character is strong and memorable, though.
Anukaran Sahu –
The story of Kannaki is fierce and captivating. This translation brings the ancient epic to life. This is really amazing book.
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.
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.
Saumen Sain –
A beautiful and tragic story, expertly translated. Cilappatikaram is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian literature and history.
Shubham Rai –
The translation of book felt a bit dated. Story is good but book needs some improvement on translation side.
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.
Avneesh Kaur –
I appreciated the insight into ancient Tamil society. Some of the poetry was hard to get through, but overall it was rewarding.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gurnoor Chadha –
Fascinating but dense. The cultural details were rich, but I sometimes struggled to follow the narrative. Good book to read slowly.
Sudeep Khurana –
Kannaki’s transformation is incredible. The story is well told, but I did find myself wanting more context in certain parts.