Literature
Tamil literature is one of the world's oldest literary traditions, with a history spanning over 2,000 years. It is written in Tamil, a Dravidian language spoken primarily in Tamil Nadu, India, and Sri Lanka. The literature can be broadly divided into ancient (Sangam period), medieval, and modern periods.
Key Periods in Tamil Literature:
Sangam Literature (circa 300 BCE – 300 CE)
The earliest Tamil literary works, composed by poets and compiled into anthologies.
Notable works include Ettuthoga