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What is Kamala Das recognized as?
What is Kamala Das recognized as?
- A poet (correct)
- An essayist
- A novelist
- A playwright
Under what name did Kamala Das publish some of her works?
Under what name did Kamala Das publish some of her works?
- 'Sita'
- 'Parvati'
- 'Savitri'
- 'Madhavikutty' (correct)
What is the title of one of Kamala Das' novels in English?
What is the title of one of Kamala Das' novels in English?
- My Mother at Sixty-six
- Alphabet of Beauty (correct)
- Padmavati the Harlot and Other Stories
- The Secret Garden
What kind of writer is Kamala Das known to be?
What kind of writer is Kamala Das known to be?
In 'My Mother at Sixty-six', what realization does the speaker have about her mother?
In 'My Mother at Sixty-six', what realization does the speaker have about her mother?
What was the state of the speaker's mother during the car journey to Cochin?
What was the state of the speaker's mother during the car journey to Cochin?
In 'My Mother at Sixty-six', the speaker describes her mother's face as ashen like that of a corpse, which literary device is being used in this description?
In 'My Mother at Sixty-six', the speaker describes her mother's face as ashen like that of a corpse, which literary device is being used in this description?
Based on the text, which of the following best describes Kamala Das as a writer?
Based on the text, which of the following best describes Kamala Das as a writer?
What is the title of the collection of short stories by Kamala Das that includes 'Padmavati the Harlot'?
What is the title of the collection of short stories by Kamala Das that includes 'Padmavati the Harlot'?
What realization does the speaker have about her mother's age while driving to Cochin?
What realization does the speaker have about her mother's age while driving to Cochin?
'My Mother at Sixty-six' is an example of which genre of writing?
'My Mother at Sixty-six' is an example of which genre of writing?
What does Kamala Das capture in her works according to the text?
What does Kamala Das capture in her works according to the text?
Study Notes
Kamala Das: The Poet
- Born in 1934 in Malabar, Kerala
- Recognized as one of India's foremost poets
- Known for originality, versatility, and indigenous flavor in her works
Literary Contributions
- Published novels and short stories in English and Malayalam under the name 'Madhavikutty'
- Notable works in English include:
- Novel: Alphabet of Lust (1977)
- Collection of short stories: Padmavati the Harlot and Other Stories (1992)
- Five books of poetry
Poetic Style
- Captures complex subtleties of human relationships in lyrical idiom
- Example: My Mother at Sixty-six
The Poem "My Mother at Sixty-six"
- Reflects on the natural process of ageing
- Explores what elderly parents expect from their children
- Features personification, imagery, and vivid descriptions
- Describes the poet's observation of her mother during a car ride
- Contrasts the mother's ageing with the vibrant surroundings (young trees, children)
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Test your knowledge about the poem 'My Mother at Sixty-six' by the renowned Indian poet Kamala Das. Learn about the poet's background, writing style, and key themes in this emotional poem.
