Prathapa Mudhaliar Charitram [The Life of Prathapa Mudaliar] Audiobook By Mayavaram Vedanayagam Pillai cover art

Prathapa Mudhaliar Charitram [The Life of Prathapa Mudaliar]

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Prathapa Mudhaliar Charitram [The Life of Prathapa Mudaliar]

By: Mayavaram Vedanayagam Pillai
Narrated by: Ramesh Nadykn
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Prathapa Mudaliar Charithram ("The Life of Prathapa Mudaliar"), written in 1857 and published in 1879, was the first novel in the Tamil language. Penned by Samuel Vedanayagam Pillai (1826-1889), it was a landmark in Tamil literature, which had hitherto seen writings only in poetry. The book gave birth to a new literary genre and Tamil prose began to be recognized as an increasingly important part of the language. The author was the munsif (a 'Village President' with some judicial powers) of Mayuram (present day Mayiladuthurai near Thanjavur). Influenced by Western ideas of women's liberation and secularism, he set out to publish works that projected his ideals. His first publication was Pen Kalvi ("Female Education"), which he addressed to his daughters. After witnessing the explosion of novels in Western literature, he set out to publish his groundbreaking novel that would showcase the heroine of the novel as an equal of the hero, if not more savvy and righteous. The story revolves around the protagonist, Prathapa Mudaliar and his travails.

Please note: This audiobook is in Tamil.

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