Arichandra, The Martyr Of Truth: A Tamil Drama (1863)

Arichandra, The Martyr Of Truth is a Tamil drama written by Mutu Coomara Swamy and originally published in 1863. The play tells the story of Arichandra, a king who is known for his honesty and integrity. When a sage tests Arichandra's devotion to truth by asking him to sell his wife and child, Arichandra agrees to do so, despite the personal cost. The play explores themes of sacrifice, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. It is considered a classic of Tamil literature and has been adapted into various forms of media, including film and television.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more