Consolidated Academic Bibliography: International Scholarly Works

This document provides a comprehensive list of international scholars and researchers who have contributed to the study of Tamil literature, history, and the science of language. This compilation is based on the provided reference material without any citation markers.

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1. Historical and Regional Studies

• K.A. Nilakanta Sastri: Famous for his monumental "A History of South India" and "The Cholas".
• V.R.R. Dikshitar: Specialized in "Pre-Historic South India" and ancient cultural research.
• M. Srinivasa Iyengar & P.T. Srinivasa Iyengar: Provided foundational works titled "Tamil Studies" and "History of the Tamils".
• Prof. E.J. Rapson: Authored "Ancient India", covering broad historical contexts.
• Rev. H. Heras: Investigated cultural origins in "Studies in Proto-Indo-Mediterranean Culture".

2. Linguistics and The Study 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 structure of "Language".
• Whitney: His academic lectures on "Language and the Study of Language" are critical for phonetic and structural analysis.
• Pillsbury and Meader: Cited for their specialized inquiry into the "Psychology of Languages".
• Max Muller: Referenced for his general contributions to linguistic science and philology.

3. Literary Criticism, Culture, and Translations

• G.U. Pope: Provided critical introductions to "Naladiyar" and translations of classical Tamil texts like "Thiruvasagam".
• Xavier S. Thaninayagam: A key scholar for international academic discourse on "Tamil Culture".
• M.S. Purnalingam Pillai: Chronicled the "History of Tamil Literature" for a global audience.
• W.H. Hudson: Authored "An Introduction to the Study of Literature", providing a framework for criticism.
• Matthew Arnold & John Milton: Referenced for their principles of literary criticism and classical poetry like "L'allegro".
• Emerson: Noted for his philosophical perspectives on "Poetry and Imagination".
• S. Vaiyapuri Pillai: Authored the "History of Tamil Language and Literature".

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Reference Source

This consolidated summary is based on the comprehensive bibliographic records from the provided Tamil Ilakkia Varalaru source document (Pages 8-11).