பொன்னியின் செல்வன் நாவலில் பெண்கள் கதாபாத்திரங்களின் ஆளுமை (The Empowerment of Female Characters in Ponniyin Selvan Novel)

Abstract

The introduction of novels in Tamil literature was made by Tamil scholar Vedhanayagam Pillai in 1876. Since then, Tamil literature has recognized novels as a popular genre. Tamil novel literature has a distinct place reserved for Kalki Krishnamurthy among its well-established authors. His Ponniyin Selvan novel was recognized as the pinnacle of Tamil novels, centered around Chozha Empayar.  In the novel, powerful characters were introduced who exhibited many traits of credibility. The female characters were particularly impressive in their empowerment qualities, challenging oppression and domination. Thus, the novel is academically conceived to explore the diverse power practices of the female characters from a feminist point of view.