AbstractThis study examines the features of classicism in the work of Purananuru. The
objective of this study is to identify the characteristics of classicism, analyze the
characteristics of classicism and explain the uniqueness of the characteristics of
classicism in the work of Purananuru. This study is based on eight features of
classicism. This study uses source data taken from 400 poems found in the work of
Purananuru. The analysis and discussion are made based on the Sevviyal Theory
pioneered by Manavai Mustafa. This study uses a qualitative method that includes
textual and descriptive analysis studies. The results show that Purananuru has eight
sevviyal aspects namely thonmai, thanithanmai, pothupanpu, nadunilamai,
panpaaddu kalai paddarivu velipadu, ilakkiya valam, uyarsinthanai and kalai ilakkiya
thanithanmai velippadu pangkalippu. The findings of the study show that, the
elements of classicism found in Purananuru can be divided into eight sevviyal
features and the sevviya.....