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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: The Silappadikaram translated by Vishnampet R. Ramachandra Dikshitar is a scholarly English rendition of one of the five great Tamil epics. The book narrates the tragic tale of Kannagi and Kovalan, blending themes of love, betrayal, justice, and divine retribution. Dikshitar’s translation retains the poetic richness and cultural depth of the original while offering critical insights into Tamil society, ethics, and values. It serves both as a literary masterpiece and a historical source, making it essential reading for students of Tamil literature and Indian heritage. About The Author: Vishnampet R. Ramachandra Dikshitar (1896–1953) was a distinguished historian, Indologist, and Dravidologist from Tamil Nadu. A professor of history and archaeology at the University of Madras, he specialized in Indian and Tamil history and was also a renowned Sanskrit scholar. He earned his PhD in 1927 and contributed significantly to academic research and education. He translated important Tamil classics like Silappathikaram and Tirukkural into English and served as the general editor of the Madras University Historical Series. The Title 'The Silappadikaram written/authored/edited by Vishnampet R. Ramachandra Dikshitar', published in the year 1939. The ISBN 9789373160313 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 409 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.