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Kamala Das

Kamala Das

Kamala Das was the author of several novels, collections of poetry and short stories. She won several literary prizes in India and was also nominated in 1984 for the Nobel Prize for literature.

She has written a book called: My Story 

Praise for books by Kamala Das

‘It is a straightforward story.. It has sincerity that strikes an immediate rapport with the reader.’ – Sunday Standard

‘There are entire section that are marvelously written.’ – The Hindu

Indian writer and poet who inspired women struggling to be free of domestic oppression – The Guardian

‘Among the best things I have read, it is the turbulent, self-indulgent but at all times, frank story of Kamala Das.’ – Deccan Herald

‘Kamala Das does not hide her secrets and does not follows the rules of old morality.’ – Assam Tribune

‘The technique and structure of the book are remarkable. The life portrait of the cosmopolitans is quite pictorial.’ – National Herald

Have heard so much about this controversial Malayalam writer especially when well known actress turned down the role in an autobiographical film. So was keen to know why. This woman through her writing shook up the patriarchal society of Kerala in unexpected ways. And the book provides that background in a well written piece of work. I find her short stories much more compelling. – Amazon Reviewer

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Poetry Ahead of its Time: A Look Back at Kamala Das’s Voice

Poetry Ahead of its Time: A Look Back at Kamala Das’s Voice

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Books by Kamala Das