கவிமணியின் குழந்தைச்செல்வம் கவிதையில் உயிரினங்கள்

Abstract

In Kavimani Desika Vinayagam Pillai’s poetry collection Kuzhandaichelvam, nature and animals are portrayed vividly through personification, often speaking and behaving like human beings. The distinctive representation of animals in his poems is designed to attract children and cultivate their interest in the natural world. The poems Cow and Calf (Pasuvum Kanrum) convey the nobility and harmony of rural life and the bond between humans and animals. In The Little Squirrel (Anil Kutti), the squirrel’s playful movements, beautiful tail, and manner of nibbling guava are depicted humorously, stimulating children’s curiosity and appreciation of nature. In The Puppy (Naikkutti), Kavimani portrays the dog’s loyalty and its affectionate relationship with children while conveying simple moral values. In the section The Conversation of Birds, familiar birds such as the crow and sparrow are presented as engaging in conversations with one another and offering advice to children, thereby fostering love and compassion towards birds. Through this distinctive literary style, Kavimani effectively instils in children, from an early age, a sense of compassion towards animals and nature, along with moral and ethical values.

Keywords

• Uzhandaichelvam
• Children’s Literature
• Personification
• Nature
• Animals
• Birds