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pp. 84–93

The Neithal Landscape in the Works of Ponneelan

பொன்னீலன் படைப்புகளில் நெய்தல் நிலச்சூழல்

Mrs. S. Vinodha*

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Abstract

All the literary creators structure their works with nature as the central theme. It is customary for writers born in lands of bountiful nature to highlight the environmental state of their homeland, reminding both the public and the government of their duty to protect it. Among such creators the works of writer Ponneelan, who vividly portrayed Kumari district - a land that stands as the very kingdom of nature - are truly unique. The lifestyle of the people of kumara district is in noway inferior to the life of ancient Tamils who structured their ways of living based on the five geographical landscapes. In particular, Ponneelan has brilliantly identified and highlighted the Maritime (Neithal) lifestyle of that region and the profound ecological wisdom of its people through his literary works.

Keywords

Ponneelan Neithal Landscape Coastal Ecology Kumari District Environmental Literature Five Landscapes (Ainthinai) Maritime Culture Ecological Wisdom.
பொன்னீலன் நெய்தல் நிலம் கடல்சார் சூழலியல் குமரி மாவட்டம் சுற்றுச்சூழல் இலக்கியம் ஐந்திணை கடல்சார் பண்பாடு சூழலியல் அறிவு.

Publication Workflow

Received
11 Jul 2026
Revised
15 Jul 2026
Accepted
16 Jul 2026
Published
20 Jul 2026