Tamil Literary Bibliography: Consolidated Scholars & Works

This comprehensive list includes the remaining notable scholars, poets, and international researchers whose works form the backbone of Tamil literary and historical research as documented in the source.

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1. Poets and Modern Prose Researchers

• Mahakavi Bharathiar: His poems and nationalistic contributions are foundational to modern Tamil literature and have been extensively studied.
• Thiru. Vi. Kalyanasundaranar: Known for his work 'Thiruvalluvar or Explanation of Life' and his pivotal role in developing modern Tamil prose.
• Kavimani Desigavinayagam Pillai: Famous for his gentle poetic style and commemorative works such as 'Vadamalar'.
• Bharathidasan: A revolutionary poet whose works focus on social reform and Tamil identity.
• Po. Alalasundaram Chettiar: Documented the evolution of 'Renaissance Prose' in Tamil literature.

2. Specialists in Epigraphy and Religious History

• Mu. Raghava Iyengar: An expert in epigraphy who authored 'Sasana Thamizhkkavi Saritham' and researched the chronology of the Alvars.
• N.M. Venkatasamy Nattar: Renowned for his commentary on 'Silappathikaram' and the history of the commentator Adiyarkkunallar.
• Mu. Arunachalam Pillai: Specialist in 'Mukkoodarpallu' research and the biographies of 16th-century Tamil poets.
• S. Somasundara Desikar: Documented the lives and works of both ancient and modern Tamil poets.
• A.V. Subramania Iyer: Highlighted the literary contributions of Christian Tamil scholars.

3. Global Perspectives and Linguistic Science

• Max Muller & Whitney: Referenced for their foundational theories on the science of language and philology.
• G.U. Pope: His introductions to 'Naladiyar' and translations of 'Thiruvasagam' brought Tamil ethics to the global stage.
• Xavier S. Thaninayagam: Promoted Tamil culture internationally through his academic journals and lectures.
• V.R.R. Dikshitar: Researched the ancient roots of the region in 'Pre-Historic South India'.
• Otto Jespersen: A major reference for the psychological and structural principles of language.

Scholarly Focus Which scholar is noted for the work 'History of the Tamil Language' (Tamil Mozhi Varalaru)? V.G. Suryanarayana Sastri (Parithimar Kalaignar).

Reference Source

Compiled from the bibliographic records found on pages 8 through 11 of the provided document.