History

On his 100th death anniversary on Sept 11, a new book and a podcast throw light on unknown facets of the literary icon.

·        Tamil creator, poet, journalist and nationalist, Subramania Bharati, whose a hundredth demise anniversary falls on Sep 11, also wrote drastically in English, of which little is thought. Popularly referred to as “Mahakavi Bharathi” (“Great Poet Bharathi”), he turned into a pioneer of cutting-edge Tamil poetry and is considered one of the greatest Tamil literary figures of all time.

·        His numerous works included fiery songs kindling patriotism during the Indian Independence movement.

·        He fought for the emancipation of women, against toddler marriage, stood for reforming Brahminism and faith.

·        He turned into additionally in team spirit with Dalits and Muslims.

·        In The Coming Age, published by means of Penguin Modern Classics, edited and supplied via his outstanding-granddaughter Mira T Sundara Rajan, we get a peep into the Tamil literary icon’s unique English writings.  

·        Bharati noticed himself as standing on the arena’s stage, accomplishing a talk with writers and thinkers round the arena, touching the hearts of human beings, and locating not unusual humanity.

·        His writings are so contemporary, they could have been written yesterday, today, or tomorrow.

·        He covered political, social and spiritual themes.

·        The songs and poems composed via Bharathi are very regularly utilized in Tamil cinema and feature become staples in the literary and musical repertoire of Tamil artistes all through the sector. “Kannan Pattu” “Nilavum Vanminum Katrum” “Panchali Sabatam” “Kuyil Pattu” are examples of Bharathi’s wonderful poetic output.

·        He published the sensational “Sudesa Geethangal” in 1908.

·        In 1949, he became the first poet whose works were nationalised by the state government.

·        He edited and published journals India, Vijaya, Bala Bharatham and Suryodayam.