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Kamala Das (Madhavikutty)
About
Poet and prose writer in English and Malayalam — a landmark confessional modern voice.
Kamala Das, also known in Malayalam as Madhavikutty, is one of India’s most influential modern writers. Her English poetry and Malayalam prose brought frank autobiographical feeling, emotional intensity, and a new openness about inner life into literary culture. She remains a defining figure for modern women’s writing in Kerala and beyond.
At a glance
Era
Modern / contemporary
Known for
My Story; English poems; Malayalam stories
Classification
Era
Modern / contemporary
Profession
Poet, Novelist, Short-story writer
Birthplace
Thrissur (Punnayurkulam)
Major works
My Story; English poems; Malayalam stories as Madhavikutty
Awards
Sahitya Akademi and major literary recognition
Literary movement
Confessional modern writing / feminist literary voice
Language(s)
English, Malayalam
Notable contributions
Brought frank autobiographical and emotional modernity into Indian English and Malayalam letters.
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