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About The Book: "The Dravidian Nights Entertainments," originally published in 1886 and now translated into English by Pandit S. M. Natesa Sastri, offers a captivating glimpse into 19th-century Dravidian storytelling. Divided into sections, it presents diverse tales covering themes like love, betrayal, revenge, and adventure. Written in Tamil and newly translated, these stories provide a rich cultural experience with vivid descriptions and colorful characters, preserving the literary traditions of the Dravidian region. About The Author: S. M. Natesa Sastri (1859–1906) was a renowned polyglot and scholar proficient in eighteen languages, notably Tamil, Sanskrit, and English. His notable contributions include collections of Tamil folk tales, particularly his acclaimed four-volume work "The Folklore of Southern India" (1884-88). He advocated for folklore as national literature, believing it reflected genuine societal sentiments. The Title 'The Dravidian Nights Entertainments: Being a Translation of Madanakamarajankadai written/authored/edited by Pandit S. M. Natesa Sastri', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362086846 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 336 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Dravidian literature. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: