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100 1 _aRamakrishna Pillai, T.
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245 1 0 _aTales of Ind, and Other Poems
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
505 0 _aTo my daughter -- Lord Tennyson -- Seeta and Rama: a tale of the Indian famine -- The story of Prince Désing -- The story of Rudra -- The story of the royal huntress -- Chandra: a tale of the field of Tellikóta -- The Korathy's lullaby.
508 _aProduced by Christine De Ryck and the PG Online Distributed Proofreaders.
520 _a"Tales of Ind, and Other Poems" by T. Ramakrishna Pillai is a collection of poetry and narrative verse written in the late 19th century. The work explores themes rooted in Indian culture, mythology, and the human experience, with a particular focus on love, loss, and the trials faced by characters in times of adversity. The poems draw from rich Indian traditions and aim to resonate with both local and global audiences, blending Eastern and Western literary aesthetics. The opening of this collection introduces readers to a poignant tale titled "Seeta and Rama," set against the backdrop of an Indian famine and its devastating effects on a small village named Krishnapore. The story follows Seeta, the daughter of a beloved village teacher, and Rama, the son of a prosperous villager, as their idyllic life is shattered by hunger and despair. Seeta's journey takes her from the comforts of home to the hardships of begging and ultimately to a famine camp, where she grapples with her love for Rama amid the tragedy. This narrative rich in emotional depth sets the tone for the poems to follow, showcasing the author's ability to convey profound sentiments through vivid storytelling and lyrical expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndic poetry (English)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11096
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