Author: Dr. K. Subapriya

Abstract: Tamilnadu, the ancient land with many accolades including the eminent language, culture, bravery, hospitality has more crown and feather to its caps. Its achievements and accomplishments knew no bounds. Endless song on the praise of Tamil and Tamil culture can be sung for ages and ages. Among the versatility of Tamil culture, the bravery of female warriors cannot be ignored. One such significant contribution is The Ballad of the Warrior Girl Kuyili by Vanavil. K. Ravi. Through this text, the magnificent achievement and the contribution of female warriors for the independence is well brought out and presented to the younger generation. This paper explores the techniques, aesthetic sense and bravery of blood in a woman. The ballad form employed by the poet adds more flavour and enthusiasm while approaching this text, henceforth this paper ventures to explore on the aspects of Ballad form in addition.

Keywords: Ballad, Kuyili, Warrior, Velu Naachiyar, literary techniques of Ballad

Article Info: Received: 08 May 2023; Received in revised form: 11 Jun 2023; Accepted: 19 Jun 2023; Available online: 25 Jun 2023

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.83.63