Question

Which of A.K. Ramanujan's works is a translation of classical Tamil poetry?

• A. The Striders
• B. The Interior Landscape: Love Poems from the Tamil
• C. Selected Poems
• D. The Collected Poems of A.K. Ramanujan

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The Interior Landscape: Love Poems from the Tamil

"The Interior Landscape: Love Poems from the Tamil" (1967) is a notable translation by A.K. Ramanujan. This work showcases his ability to bring ancient Tamil texts into a modern context, making classical Tamil poetry accessible to a wider audience. His translation is celebrated for maintaining the original's beauty and emotional depth while rendering it in contemporary English.