Kamala Das
INTRODUCTION: Kamala Das is one of the most original Indo- Anglican poets. Her poetry is the poetry of introspection and self-analysis. She has made a mark as a female Indo- Anglican poet. She has achieved greatness as a poet not only because of the contents of her poems but also because of her technique of writing poetry. She has certainly made a name for herself by virtue of her craftsmanship. MASTERY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE: A command of the English language is naturally the first requirement of an Indo- Anglican poet. Kamala Das's command over English language deserves to be admired. This command has duly been recognised by most of the scholars. She has a vast range of vocabulary. She understands the precise meanings of words. She can differentiate between the shades of meanings. We may take any poem by Kamala Das, and we shall find evidence of her command on the English language. CHOICE OF WORDS AND PHRASES: Kamala Das deserves high praise for her choice of words ...