Q: old Tamil materials

[Thomas Lehmann]

Ferenc Ruzsa wrote:

> Friends,
>
> 2. What are the standard materials (esp. grammar, but also dictionary and
> texts) to study old Tamil?
> Any information is most welcome.
>

Textbook:
Vacek, J. and S.V. Subramanian
A Tamil reader: Introducing Sangam Literature
Madras: International Institute of Tamil Studies, 1989

Grammar:
Old Tamil (by Thomas Lehmann) in:
Sanford Steever (ed.)
The Dravidian Languages
London: Routledge, 1998

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