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Subramania Bharati

The Father of Modernism in Tamil Literature



Subramania Bharati (1882-1921) was a renowned writer who introduced modernism in Tamil literature. He has to his credit a number of patriotic and devotional songs. Most of his writings depict contemporary social affairs. Panchali Sabadam, a poem based on the epic Mahabharata, is one of his popular works. Among his other significant works are Kalippattu, Kannanpattu, and Kuyilpattu.



Updated on 7th June, 2005

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