The Tamil Story by Dilip Kumar

“The Tamil Story: Through the Times, Through the Tides”, edited by Dilip Kumar and translated by Subashree Krishnaswamy, is a seminal anthology that brings together eighty-eight short stories spanning nearly a century.

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This collection traces the evolution of the Tamil short story, offering readers a panoramic view of Tamil life across different eras. The stories, sourced from a variety of publications including little-known magazines, out-of-print editions, and contemporary literary journals, are penned by both renowned and lesser-known authors. This anthology provides a unique blend of realism and fantasy, folklore and myth, irony and pathos, making it a treasure trove for anyone interested in Tamil literature. Dilip Kumar, a celebrated Tamil short story writer whose mother tongue is Gujarati, has a rich background in literature with multiple accolades. His meticulous efforts in compiling this anthology involved an extensive