The Bharathi I Knew The Bharathi I Knew is M. K. Yadhugiri

The Bharathi I Knew is M.

K.

Yadhugiri Ammals fond recollection of her growing up years in Puducherry in the turbulent days of the Indian freedom struggle when Mahakavi Bharathi opted to live in exile in French Pondicherry during the years 19121918.

She had spent most of her time then with Bharathiyars family, an integral part of her extended family, enjoying the love and tutelage of the poet.

The book captures the young Yadhugiris excitement about Bharathiyars poetry and enthusiasm for his progressive views on social reform.

It presents twin perspectivesof Yadhugiri as a child and as an adult forty years later.

Her adult perspective gives Bharathiyars recalled words a special significance; and discovers in his life, a special message for humanity.