Voice of the Voiceless: An Analyses of the Poems of Nissim Ezekiel and Kamala Das

Authors

  • Shiny George Department of English, Saint Claret College, Ziro, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56405/dngcrj.2018.03.01.08

Keywords:

Embittered, Marginalization, Double-Marginalization, Exploitation, Identity

Abstract

Literature is a mirror of the mind and society. Poems, novels, short-stories, dramas and sketches would give an image of an individual, society, country and the world at large of a particular century and beyond. A profound investigation into poems or novels would reveal the unfathomable mystery of human life, expressions, emotions, feelings and struggles. Poems are a vehicle to transport the milk and honey, fire and fury of an illumined mind. Hence, the present paper is an attempt to explore the poetic stance of Nissim Ezekiel and Kamala Das and their endeavours in giving voices to their embittered experiences of marginalization, double-marginalization, exploitation and identity quest.

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Published

2018-12-28

How to Cite

George, S. (2018). Voice of the Voiceless: An Analyses of the Poems of Nissim Ezekiel and Kamala Das. Dera Natung Government College Research Journal, 3(1), 68–75. https://doi.org/10.56405/dngcrj.2018.03.01.08

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018)

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