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- 1 What is the Kamala Das poetry known for?
- 2 What are the poems written by Kamala Das?
- 3 What is the genre of Kamala Das my story?
- 4 What type of poet was Kamala Das?
- 5 What is the title of autobiography of Kamala Das?
- 6 What is the central idea of poem my mother at sixty six?
- 7 What was the pen name of Kamala Das?
What is the Kamala Das poetry known for?
Kamala Das went on to produce what is considered some of the best work in modern Indian literature. Some of her notable works in English are the novel Alphabet of Lust (1977), the collection of short stories Padmavati the Harlot and other stories (1992) and a compilation of her poetry Summer in Calcutta (1973).
What are the poems written by Kamala Das?
Her six published volumes are “Summer in Calcutta” (1965), “The Descendants” (1967), “The Old Playhouse and Other Poems” (1973), “Collected Poems Vol. I” (1984), “Only the Soul Knows How to Sing: Selections from Kamala Das” (1996) and “Encountering Kamala” (2007).
What is the genre of Kamala Das my story?
Autobiography
Biography
My Story/Genres
Who is the poet of Ghanshyam poem?
Kamala Das’s poems on the Radha-Krishna myth, namely Ghanshyam, Radha, the Maggots etc., are specifically representative of her faith in the spiritual evolution of man. In the poem Radha, Kamala Das speaks of spiritual love and spiritual evolution by means of surrender.
How many poems did Kamala Das write?
10 Poems by Kamala Das, Confessional Poet of India.
What type of poet was Kamala Das?
INTRODUCTION: Kamala Das is a very popular Indo- Anglican poet. Her poetry is confessional and autobiographical. It is the poetry of introspection and self-analysis.
What is the title of autobiography of Kamala Das?
My Story is an autobiographical book written by Indian author and poet Kamala Das (also known as Kamala Surayya or Madhavikutty). The book was originally published in Malayalam, titled Ente Katha.
What is the central idea of poem my mother at sixty six?
My Mother at Sixty-six is based on the theme of advancing age and the fear of loss and separation associated with it. The poetess undergoes a plethora of emotions when she sees her mother ageing, and feels the pangs of separation at the thought of losing her.
What are the poetic devices?
See Video Explanation of Literary Devices in Poems
| Alliteration | Metaphor |
|---|---|
| Antithesis | personification |
| Assonance | Refrain |
| Asyndeton | Rhyme |
| Consonance | Repetition |
Who wrote Kamala collection of poems?
On 31 May 2009 , aged 75, she died at a hospital in Pune….
| Kamala Surayya | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Poetry, novel, short story, memoirs |
| Notable works | Ente Katha, My Story, The Descendants |
| Notable awards | Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, Vayalar Award, Sahitya Akademi Award, Asan World Prize, Asian Poetry Prize, Kent Award |
| Spouse | K. Madhav Das |
What was the pen name of Kamala Das?
Madhavikutty
Kamala Das, Malayalam pen name Madhavikutty, Muslim name Kamala Surayya, (born March 31, 1934, Thrissur, Malabar Coast [now in Kerala], British India—died May 31, 2009, Pune, India), Indian author who wrote openly and frankly about female sexual desire and the experience of being an Indian woman.