Abstract

AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL ELEMENTS IN THE POETRY OF KAMLA DAS

Satpal Singh, Dr. Ashok Kumar Kundu

Volume: 6 Issue: 1 2016

Abstract:

Kamla Das's poetry is deeply infused with autobiographical elements, reflecting her personal experiences and societal observations. Her work explores themes of identity, gender, and familial roles, offering an intimate portrayal of her life. Through candid and evocative language, Das addresses her struggles with societal expectations and personal desires. Her poems, such as "An Introduction" and "The Old Playhouse," reveal her challenges with traditional roles and the constraints imposed upon women. Das’s poetic voice provides a profound critique of cultural norms while exploring the intersections of personal and universal experiences, making her work a compelling study of self and society.

Back Download

References

• Das, Kamla. 'The Old Playhouse and Other Poems.' Vintage Books, 2000.
• Rao, M. K. Kamla Das: A Critical Study. Atlantic Publishers & Distributors, 2001
• Chandran, S. R. Kamla Das's Poetic Vision. Sarup & Sons, 2002.
• Gupta, P. K. 'Revisiting Kamla Das: A Study of Her Poetry.' Journal of Indian Writing in English, vol. 30, no. 1, 2002, pp. 54-67.
• Sharma, R. K. Kamla Das: A Feminist Perspective. Anamika Publishers, 2003.
• Sethi, R. 'The Self and the Society in Kamla Das's Poetry.' Literary Endeavour, vol. 5, no. 2, 2004, pp. 22-34.
• Prasad, A. Kamla Das: A Literary Biography. Ravi Kumar Publications, 2005.
• Ghosh, K. 'Kamla Das's Poetry and the Question of Identity.' South Asian Review, vol. 28, no. 1, 2007, pp. 45-58.
• Mohan, R. Voices of Women: Kamla Das and the Politics of Language. Orient Longman, 2008.
• Kumar, S. 'The Autobiographical Impulse in Kamla Das’s Poetry.' Indian Literature, vol. 51, no. 4, 2009, pp. 92-104.