who was the indian author who was also a social reformer
Subramania Bharati Chinnaswami Subramania Bharati, also known as Bharathiyar (11 December 1882 â€“ 11 September 1921) was aTamil writer, poet and journalist, and Indian independence activist and social reformer from Tamil Nadu. Popularly known as "Mahakavi Bharati", he was a pioneer of modern Tamil poetry and is considered one of the greatest Tamil literary figures of all time. His numerous works were fiery songs kindling patriotism and nationalism during the Indian Independence movement.[1]