Unapologetic, mysterious and a flawless mistress of words; that is Kamala Surayya for you. Renowned for her honest and fearless exploration of the female psyche and sexuality in her works, Kamala Surayya is regarded an iconoclast way ahead of her time, who unlocked a space for women to finally speak of their desires and voice out their angst instead of fading into the four walls of marital and household duties.
Born on 31 March 1934 in the sylvan town of Punnayurkulam in the district of Thrissur, Kamala’s love for writing and poetry, sprouted at an early age. She grew up in the midst of the literary legacy of her mother, the poet, Nalapat Balamani Amma, and great-uncle Nalapat Narayana Menon, who was an author.
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Born on 31 March 1934 in the sylvan town of Punnayurkulam in the district of Thrissur, Kamala’s love for writing and poetry, sprouted at an early age. She grew up in the midst of the literary legacy of her mother, the poet, Nalapat Balamani Amma, and great-uncle Nalapat Narayana Menon, who was an author.
Read More at: The Better India
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