{"id":7117,"date":"2025-03-03T23:10:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T17:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bijmrd.com\/?p=7117"},"modified":"2025-03-08T23:25:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T17:55:46","slug":"self-discovery-in-the-poems-of-kamala-das-a-journey-of-empowerment-and-expression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bijmrd.com\/index.php\/volume3-issue2\/self-discovery-in-the-poems-of-kamala-das-a-journey-of-empowerment-and-expression\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Discovery in the Poems of Kamala Das: A Journey of Empowerment and Expression"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Author:<\/strong> Prasanta Rang<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOI Link:<\/strong> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.70798\/Bijmrd\/03020005<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abstract: <\/strong>Kamala Das, one of India’s most celebrated poets, is known for her bold and confessional exploration of identity, gender, and personal freedom. Her poetry reflects an ongoing journey of self-discovery, where she challenges societal expectations, redefines femininity, and asserts her autonomy. This paper examines the theme of self-discovery in the poems of Kamala Das, focusing on how her works serve as a means of self-expression, emotional release, and empowerment. Through a close reading of key poems such as An Introduction<\/em>, The Old Playhouse<\/em>, and My Grandmother\u2019s House<\/em>, the study explores how Das navigates her desires, sexuality, memories, and the roles imposed upon her as a woman. By rejecting traditional gender roles and embracing her complexities, Das\u2019s poetry becomes a space for asserting authenticity and confronting societal constraints. This paper argues that for Kamala Das, poetry is not just an act of artistic expression but a powerful tool for self-realization and personal liberation. Through her work, she invites readers\u2014especially women\u2014to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery, encouraging them to explore, reclaim, and celebrate their identities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keywords: <\/strong>Sexuality, Memories, Personal Freedom, Self-Discovery, Journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Page No: <\/strong>39-43<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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