Poem

Tamil has one of the oldest continuous poetic traditions in the world. From Sangam-era poems written 2,000 years ago to modern free verse from contemporary poets, Tamil poetry is deeply rich. This page collects Tamil poetry books and collections from many different periods and styles.

Tamil poetry comes in many forms:

• Classical Tamil poetry — Sangam literature, Thirukkural, Silappadhikaram
• Devotional (bhakti) poetry — Thevaram, Thiruvasagam, Andal\'s Thiruppavai
• Medieval Tamil poetry — Kambar\'s Ramayanam, Avvaiyar\'s wisdom verses
• Modern Tamil poetry — Bharati, Bharathidasan, Kannadasan
• Contemporary free verse — Vairamuthu, modern Tamil poets

Whether you want ancient classical poetry or contemporary free verse, this collection has something.

Tamil poetry doesn\'t just describe — it makes you feel. The compactness of poetry forces every word to count. Reading classical Tamil poetry connects you to a tradition that goes back to Sangam times. Reading modern Tamil poetry connects you to today\'s Tamil voices.

If you only read Tamil novels, adding poetry to your reading is like adding a new dimension. Different rhythm, different impact.