The Role of Dalit Short Stories in the Development of Tamil Short Stories
தமிழ் சிறுகதை வளர்ச்சியில் தலித் சிறுகதைகளின் பங்கு
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Eru Thazhuvuthal, Sennel (Red Paddy), Pavai Nonbu, Thainiraadal, Pudhiyidu, Bogi, Kathir Eduthal (Harvesting)Abstract
Dalit writers serve as vital chroniclers of Dalit life, offering unvarnished portrayals of their experiences in a manner that is both realistic and authentic, eschewing artificial literary flourishes. Dalit short stories, in particular, are characterized by their stark and unflinching directness, confronting the harsh realities of existence faced by the marginalized. This inherent directness, coupled with a profound sense of self-respect and identity, transforms these narratives into powerful instruments of social commentary and advocacy. Throughout the history of Tamil literature, the utilization of literature as a vehicle for achieving specific goals and as a platform for social struggle has been recurrent. In this vein, Dalit short stories function as potent weapons in the fight for the rights, dignity, and liberation of the oppressed, giving voice to the voiceless and challenging the systemic injustices they endure. They represent a literary battleground where the fight for equality and social justice is waged through the power of storytelling.
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Su. Shanmugasundaram (Editor), Dalithiyam, p. 99
Ibid, p. 61 (Note: "Ibid" means "in the same place" and refers to the previously cited work)
Irasarathinam, "Kalakapthivugal in Dalit Sirukathaikal" (essay), p. 112 (Translation: "Insurrectionary Records in Dalit Short Stories")
K. Kesavan, Dalit Ilakkiyam Sila Katturaikal, p. 112 (Translation: "Dalit Literature: Some Essays")
Bama, Kondattam, p. 3 (Translation: "Celebration")
Sarankumar Limbale, Munthunool, p. 58 (Translation: "Primary Text" or "Original Text")
சு.சண்முகசுந்தரம் (தொ.ஆ) தலித்தியம் ப.99
மேலது ப.61
இராசரத்தினம் தலித் சிறுகதைகளில் கலகப்பதிவுகள் (கட்டுரை) ப.112
கே.கேசவன் தலித் இலக்கியம் சில கட்டுரைகள் ப.112
பாமா கொண்டாட்டம் ப.3
சரண்குமார் லிம்பாலே முந்துநூல் ப.58
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1. Su. Shanmugasundaram (Editor), Dalithiyam, p. 99 2. Ibid, p. 61 (Note: "Ibid" means "in the same place" and refers to the previously cited work) 3. Irasarathinam, "Kalakapthivugal in Dalit Sirukathaikal" (essay), p. 112 (Translation: "Insurrectionary Records in Dalit Short Stories") 4. K. Kesavan, Dalit Ilakkiyam Sila Katturaikal, p. 112 (Translation: "Dalit Literature: Some Essays") 5. Bama, Kondattam, p. 3 (Translation: "Celebration") 6. Sarankumar Limbale, Munthunool, p. 58 (Translation: "Primary Text" or "Original Text")Issue
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