Elements of Self-Examination Found in Kamala Das's Poetry
Keywords:
Emotions, maltreatmentAbstract
It is safe to say that Kamala das is one of the most famous and prominent figures in Indian literature's history. Several significant works have been attributed to Kamala das. She draws from her personal experiences and observations in life, and she writes in the potent style of confessional poetry to share her ideas. Poetry like this has the potential to provide therapeutic advantages of consolation to the writer. The poet's approach to exploring the emotions and experiences unique to her marriage is the primary focus of this analysis. It also sheds light on the fact that women have an uphill battle in the typical conventional culture due to the patriarchal structure of most communities and environments.
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