Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 192 Ramakrishna Pillai, T. (Thottakadu) 1854 Pillai, T. Ramakrishna (Thottakadu Ramakrishna) Ramakrishna, T. (Thottakadu) Pillai, Thottakadu Ramakrishna Tales of Ind, and Other Poems To my daughter -- Lord Tennyson -- Seeta and Rama: a tale of the Indian famine -- The story of Prince Désing -- The story of Rudra -- The story of the royal huntress -- Chandra: a tale of the field of Tellikóta -- The Korathy's lullaby. Produced by Christine De Ryck and the PG Online Distributed Proofreaders. "Tales of Ind, and Other Poems" by T. Ramakrishna Pillai is a collection of poetry and narrative verse written in the late 19th century. The work explores themes rooted in Indian culture, mythology, and the human experience, with a particular focus on love, loss, and the trials faced by characters in times of adversity. The poems draw from rich Indian traditions and aim to resonate with both local and global audiences, blending Eastern and Western literary aesthetics. The opening of this collection introduces readers to a poignant tale titled "Seeta and Rama," set against the backdrop of an Indian famine and its devastating effects on a small village named Krishnapore. The story follows Seeta, the daughter of a beloved village teacher, and Rama, the son of a prosperous villager, as their idyllic life is shattered by hunger and despair. Seeta's journey takes her from the comforts of home to the hardships of begging and ultimately to a famine camp, where she grapples with her love for Rama amid the tragedy. This narrative rich in emotional depth sets the tone for the poems to follow, showcasing the author's ability to convey profound sentiments through vivid storytelling and lyrical expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Indic poetry (English) PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 146555 2025-08-05T06:29:48.906277 text/html 120374 2024-10-28T18:26:19 text/html 126494 2025-08-05T06:29:55.562257 application/epub+zip 127699 2025-08-05T06:29:51.695255 application/epub+zip 114479 2025-08-05T06:29:50.569280 application/epub+zip 275915 2025-08-05T06:29:58.342276 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 268828 2025-08-05T06:29:54.878285 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217973 2022-09-05T11:38:53.423429 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 125022 2025-08-05T06:29:48.193278 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 105275 2024-10-28T18:26:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16220 2025-08-05T06:29:58.479283 application/rdf+xml 14234 2025-08-05T06:29:51.074284 image/jpeg 3606 2025-08-05T06:29:50.821257 image/jpeg 124213 2025-08-05T06:29:48.918282 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog