Shilappadikaram (The Ankle Bracelet)

by Prince Ilangô Adigal

Other authorsAlain Daniélou (Translator)
Paperback, 1965

Status

Available

Call number

813

Genres

Collection

Publication

New Directions (1965), Paperback, 224 pages

Description

Originating in Tamil mythology, Cilappatikaram is the love story of Kannaki and Kovalan. Kannaki wears a circular anklet representing the power, strength and dignity of the goddess Pattini. Goddess status is bestowed upon Kannaki as her life undergoes the same fate as the anklet that is stolen and used as a weapon.

Language

Original language

Tamil

Original publication date

1993 (English translation)

Physical description

224 p.; 7.9 inches

ISBN

0811200019 / 9780811200011
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