“Short story is the seed from which all other literary forms germinated,” said DMK leader M. Karunanidhi.
Releasing a short story collection of poet Vairamuthu here on Saturday, he said a creative writer, irrespective of the genre, conceived ideas in the form of characters in short stories. Short stories found their expression in all other literary forms.
Mr. Vairamuthu’s short stories, like his other writings, would survive the test of time, he added.
Actor Kamal Hassan, who received the first copy, said short story could not be confined to a particular form and it would gradually take shape depending on the creativity of the writer.
To Mr. Vairamuthu’s reaction to those who had complained that his short stories had the elements of poetry, Mr. Kamal Hassan said opinion could differ on the form of short stories.
Mr. Vairamuthu advocated holding of literary reading classes in schools and colleges.
