8 will be warmly welcomed by all discerning readers since it is the first of its kind in Tamil.Besides being biographic. sketches, these articles also serve as critical appraisals of the work done by various writers, providing the Tamil reader an opportunity to get himeslf acquainted withthe contemporary tiends in literatures available in the other three major South Indian languages. Besides the learned author, th: sponsors of this usefu publication, Viecra Foundation, also immensely deserve our praise I understand that the letters in the word Meera stand for viodernity, Equality, Enlightenment, Reformation and Amelioration, The ideals are no doubt, lofty and am confident that they could be achieved through tierature as long as it aims at the good of the world. I once again congratulate Thiru Manavai iyi ustafa fo: bringing out a learned publication which will be a valued addition to any Tamil Library. *** I wish many more such writings from his pen. Madrag C, R, SÅ.Riv: 25 September, 1980
