நூலறிமுகம் : இலக்கிய வரலாற்று வரைவியல்

I recently read Irā. Cīṉivācaṉ’s book, ‘Ilakkiya varalāṟṟu varaiviyal’, and found it to be a compelling challenge to traditional ideas about Tamil literary history.

The author contends that all Sangam literature originates from vaḻakkāṟu, supporting this perspective with persuasive evidence. Particularly intriguing are the essays on “Tamiḻariṉ camaskiruta ākkaṅkaḷ” and “Araṇmaṉait tōṭṭamum cōlaiyum araca ātaravum ilakkiya uruvākkamum,” which provide insightful perspectives on the boundaries of Tamil literary history, urging writers to take note. Despite its commendable views and research, the book’s blooming perspective results in some chapters leaving readers with incomplete ideas.

Nevertheless, following in the footsteps of Civattampi’s Tamiḻil ilakkiya varalāṟu, Irā. Cīṉivācaṉ’s’s work emerges as a highly recommended exploration that stimulates critical discussions about the foundations of Tamil literature.