Prince Who Became a Monk & Other Stories from Tamil Literature

Athiyaman, a hardened warrior, fearsome to his enemies and magnanimous to those he favoured. Kumanan, a king so benevolent that he was even willing to sacrifice his own life for another.
The poet Pisiraandaiyar, who stood by his royal friend Kopperuncholan even in the worst of times.
And Avvaiyar, a venerable woman poet, respected by rulers and subjects alike.
This colourful and powerful cast of c...