Tamil Scholarly Bibliography: English Reference Records
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1. History and Cultural Chronology
- K.A. Nilakanta Sastri: Noted for his monumental "A History of South India" and "The Cholas".
- V.R.R. Dikshitar: Specialized in studies concerning "Pre-Historic South India".
- M. Srinivasa Iyengar & P.T. Srinivasa Iyengar: Provided foundational works titled "Tamil Studies" and "History of the Tamils".
- Rev. H. Heras: Investigated Proto-Indo-Mediterranean culture in relation to the region.
2. Linguistics and The Science of Language
- Dr. Caldwell: His "Comparative Grammar of the Dravidian family of Languages" is a primary reference for linguistic independence.
- Otto Jespersen: Referenced for his authoritative research into the nature and structural development of "Language".
- Whitney: His academic lectures on "Language and the Study of Language" are used for structural analysis.
- Pillsbury and Meader: Cited for their specialized research on the "Psychology of Language".
3. Literary Criticism and Global Outreach
- G.U. Pope: Provided critical introductions to "Naladiyar" and world-renowned translations of classical Tamil texts.
- Xavier S. Thaninayagam: A key scholar for international academic discourse on "Tamil Culture".
- M.S. Purnalingam Pillai: Chronicled the "History of Tamil Literature" in English for wider accessibility.
- Matthew Arnold & John Milton: Referenced for their broader principles of literary criticism and poetic works like "L'allegro".
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