T. Janakiraman, also known as Thi Jaa ( , 28 February 1921 - 18 November 1982) is a Tamil

Tamil language

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 writer from Tamil Nadu, India

India

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. He is considered as one of the major figures of 20th century Tamil fiction.

Writing Style

The writing style of Thi Jaa is simple and narrative. His well known novels are Mogamul, Sembaruthi, and Amma vandal. All these novels have feminine feelings embedded in their subject. Though the story is spun around delicate feelings, the author's narration is flawless and spontaneous. His short stories such as Langdadevi(a lame horse), Mulmudi(Crown of thorns) also follow the same style of writing.

Novels:

• Amirtham
• Malar Manjam
• Mogamul
• Anbe Aaramudhe
• Amma Vandhaal
• Uyirthen
• Semparuthi
• Marappasu
• Nalabaagam

Short Stories Collections:

• Kottumelam
• Sivappu Rickshaw
• Akbar Shastri
• Yaadhum Oore
• Pidi Karunai
• Sakthi Vaithiyam
• Manidhabimaanam
• Erumai Pongal
• Aboorva Manidhargal

Travelogues:

• Udhaya Sooriyan
• Nadandhaai Vaazhi Kaveri
• Adutha Veedu Aimbadhu Mile
• Karunkadalum Kalaikkadalum