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R. P. Sethu Pillai
Tamil scholarship and the essay collection Tamil Inbam
Tamil Inbam · Caldwell Aiyar Sarithram
- Born
- 1896
- Birthplace
- Rajavallipuram, India
- Died
- 1961
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R. P. Sethu Pillai
R. P. Sethu Pillai combined teaching with writing about Tamil language, literature and history. His academic career culminated in leadership of the Tamil department at the University of Madras.
Early life
Law and language
Trained and practised as a lawyer before turning to teaching; a 1912 speech by Maraimalai Adigal helped deepen his interest in Tamil.
Career
- 1930–1936
Annamalai University
Taught before moving to Madras.
- 1946
Department leadership
Became head of Tamil at the University of Madras.
- 1955
Sahitya Akademi
Received the first Tamil-language award.
Selected work
Tamil Inbam
His award-winning essay collection.
Caldwell Aiyar Sarithram
Wrote about the scholar Robert Caldwell.
Beyond work
Civic service
Served as vice-chairman of the Tirunelveli Municipal Council before his academic career.
Sources & photo credit
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