Which is the first historical novel in Tamil?

Prathaapa Mudaliaar Charithram
History. Prathaapa Mudaliaar Charithram (“The Life of Prathaapa Mudaliaar”), written in 1857 and published in 1879, was the first novel in the Tamil language. The novel does not involve historical characters or events but is set in royal times.

Who is the best novel writer in Tamil?

And if you’re new to Tamil literature, then here are 8 must read authors who should find a place on your bookshelf.

• Perumal Murugan.
• Sujatha.
• Kalki Krishnamurthy.
• T Janakiraman.
• Na Parthasarathy.
• Jayakanthan.
• Indira Parthasarathy.
• Ashokamitran.

What should I read if I like history?

10 Must-Reads for the History Buff in Your Life

• The Greatest Generation. Tom Brokaw.
• Citizens of London. Lynne Olson.
• The War That Ended Peace. Margaret MacMillan.
• American Lion. Jon Meacham.
• Landslide. Jonathan Darman.
• The Fateful Lightning. Jeff Shaara.
• Paris 1919. Margaret MacMillan.
• Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power. Jon Meacham.

Who wrote the second Tamil novel?

Prathapa Mudaliar Charithram

Author	Samuel Vedanayagam Pillai
Language	Tamil
Genre	Novel
Publication date	1879
Published in English	2005

Who are famous Tamil poets?

Pages in category “Tamil poets”

• Agastya.
• Anandabharati Aiyangar.
• Akkaarakkani Nacchumanar.
• Alangudi Vanganar.
• Alathur Kilar.
• Amarasigamani.
• Indran Amirthanayagam.
• Arisil Kilar.

What is a history lover called?

A lover of history is called historophile or historian.

Who invented books?

Johannes Gutenberg invented the Book. The printing press also helped him with the book.