U. Ve. Sa_ Saviour of Ancient Tamil Literature
Sangam literature is considered to be the oldest literature of South India, with a history dating back thousands of years. However, these invaluable works were once in danger of being lost due to neglect and ignorance. But there was a time when, due to ignorance and neglect, these works were in danger of being lost. The man who saved them was U. Ve. Swaminatha lyer, a Tamil scholar. He went from door to door, collecting crumbling palm-leaf manuscripts, and edited them into books that could be read by all. Amar Chitra Katha brings you the story of his life and legacy.
Who were the bold heroines and dashing heroes of Sangam literature? What kinds of dance and music were practised by the ancient Tamils? Who were their greatest kings and the wars that they fought? We would not have the answers to these questions without the important works revived by the late, great U.Ve.Sa. Read and know through this Comics.
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