புத்தகங்களின் பயணம் - எஸ். ராமகிருஷ்ணன்| The Journey of Books – Space Reading Marathon

In this inspiring literary talk, renowned Tamil writer S. Ramakrishnan speaks about “புத்தகங்களின் பயணம்” (The Journey of Books) and how stories travel across time, cultures, and even beyond our planet. During the speech, he shares a fascinating real-life incident about Russian astronaut Sergei Volkov, who conducted a remarkable reading marathon of Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel War and Peace while orbiting Earth in space. This extraordinary moment reminds us that the power of literature transcends geography, borders, and even gravity. The writer also narrates two profound anecdotes from the life of Leo Tolstoy, reflecting on how great stories continue to influence generations. Through these examples, he beautifully explains how books connect human experiences across centuries and remain relevant to every generation of readers. This talk is a thoughtful exploration of the timeless journey of books, the universality of storytelling, and the enduring power of literature. If you love literature, books, storytelling, and thought-provoking talks, this video is for you. join with the journey of Desanthiri Now    / @desanthiripathippagam