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Silappathikaram Revisited
Audible presents Silappadhikaram Revisited.
Silappadhikaram, one of the five greatest epics of Tamil literature, is about the story of Kovalan and Kannagi. This piece of literature was originally written by Ilango Adigal sometime between 4th and 6th century CE.
Kovalan and Kannagi grow up in the land of Puhar, a coastal city in the Chola Kingdom of Tamil Nadu. They get married and live a blissful marital life, until Kovalan falls for a danseuse, Madhavi. Leaving behind his home and Kannagi, Kovalan spends his money and time for Madhavi. The day, Kovalan realises that Madhavi is not loyal to him and has other men, he decides to leave her and go back to Kannagi. He realises his mistakes and decides to leave the city and start a new life. Kannagi accompanies him in the difficult journey to Madurai. The wish to begin a new life turns bitter for the couple as many unforeseen incidents take place in Madurai. But what led Kannagi to burn down the city of Madurai? What made her furious like fire? Dive in now and take a trip to the most significant moments in Tamil history.
Silappadhikaram, one of the five greatest epics of Tamil literature, is about the story of Kovalan and Kannagi. This piece of literature was originally written by Ilango Adigal sometime between 4th and 6th century CE.
Kovalan and Kannagi grow up in the land of Puhar, a coastal city in the Chola Kingdom of Tamil Nadu. They get married and live a blissful marital life, until Kovalan falls for a danseuse, Madhavi. Leaving behind his home and Kannagi, Kovalan spends his money and time for Madhavi. The day, Kovalan realises that Madhavi is not loyal to him and has other men, he decides to leave her and go back to Kannagi. He realises his mistakes and decides to leave the city and start a new life. Kannagi accompanies him in the difficult journey to Madurai. The wish to begin a new life turns bitter for the couple as many unforeseen incidents take place in Madurai. But what led Kannagi to burn down the city of Madurai? What made her furious like fire? Dive in now and take a trip to the most significant moments in Tamil history.
4 pages, Audible Audio
Published April 10, 2022
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August 4, 2022
Great storytelling!
Though some parts did not make sense and I hate how Indian culture's women is expected to be obedient regardless how s*itty the husband is.
It was not at all romantic.
And what happens to Madhavi? No clue for that!
Though some parts did not make sense and I hate how Indian culture's women is expected to be obedient regardless how s*itty the husband is.
It was not at all romantic.
And what happens to Madhavi? No clue for that!
August 19, 2022
An epic in its tamil original, this english translation is of poor quality, colloquial with repetitive adjectives, and doesn't convey the spirit of Silappadikaram. An irritating BGM in the Audible version further mars the narration. Finished it with difficulty.
September 5, 2022
Now I want to read more Tamil epics in Emglish. This legendary book is also a poetry. An ode to the hidden strength of the graceful maidens of the Chola times.
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