The Naladiyar: Four Hundred Quatrains In Tamil (1893) - Paperback

The Naladiyar: Four Hundred Quatrains In Tamil is a book written by George Uglow Pope, first published in 1893. The book contains 400 quatrains, which are four-line verses, written in the Tamil language. The Naladiyar is a collection of moral and ethical teachings, which were originally compiled in the 4th century AD by an unknown author. The verses cover a wide range of topics, including love, friendship, morality, and spirituality. The book is considered to be a classic of Tamil literature and is widely studied and appreciated by scholars of Tamil culture. George Uglow Pope was a British scholar and missionary who spent many years in India studying Tamil language and literature. His translation of The Naladiyar is considered to be one of the best and most accurate translations available in English. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Tamil literature, philosophy, or spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.