### Instruction: Kamba Ramayanam was written by
### Response: Kamba Ramayanam was written by Kamba Ramanarayanan, a Tamil poet of the late 19th century. The book is an adaptation of the epic Ramayana from the Sanskrit text and focuses on the life of Lord Rama. It includes stories from his childhood and early life, as well as his journey to the Kingdom of Ayodhya and his return after the war with Ravana. The book is set in the backdrop of the South Indian landscape and includes stories of love, devotion and heroism. It is a highly popular book in Tamil Nadu and is often used as a school text.