{"product_id":"greetings-valluvar-erode-tamilanban-9789360458140","title":"Greetings, Valluvar!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA COLLECTION OF TWENTY-TWO FREE VERSE POEMS WRITTEN AS AN INNOVATIVE DIALOGUE WITH THE POET AND PHILOSOPHER VALLUVAR, ALSO KNOWN AS TIRUVALLUVAR, \u003cem\u003eGREETINGS, VALLUVAR!\u003c\/em\u003e WEAVES TAMIL MYTHS, EPIC HISTORY AND SYMBOLISM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow was it that your thoughts could soar beyond colour and caste?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis profound question sets the tone for a dialogue between the poet Erode Tamilanban and the revered poet-philosopher Valluvar, or Tiruvalluvar. The result is a stunning collection of twenty-two free-verse poems interlaced with Tamil myths, epic history and rich symbolism, offering deep reflections on spirituality and societal norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Sahitya Akademi Award for Tamil in 2004, Greetings, Valluvar! is a testament not only to the enduring relevance of Valluvar's ideas of universality and secularism, but also to Tamilanban's literary prowess and his ability to bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Erode Tamilanban\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9360458147\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789360458140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Eka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 202\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d","brand":"Erode Tamilanban","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874333438207,"sku":"9789360458140","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/greetings-valluvar-erode-tamilanban-9789360458140","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}