In the opening episode of this podcast, Prof. Nedumaran reads a couple of poems written by Kamala Das - My grandmother's house and an introduction. Enjoy!
Exploring Indian Poetry in English: Week 1
Professor Nedumaran dives into the world of Indian poetry in English in this podcast episode. He shares his journey with the English language and how he discovered various new words. He credits this curiosity and passion to his teachers and other sources of English learning like All India Radio. The focus of the episode is on Indian poet Kamala Das, her eccentric style of writing, and her two poems 'An Introduction' and 'My Grandmother's House'. Professor Nedumaran discusses the uniqueness of Kamala's Indian-English idiom, her daring challenges to traditional norms, and her self-expression. The episode concludes with a humble invitation to listeners to ignite their love for poetry and to join again the following week for a new episode.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and the Host's Journey
01:20 The Power of Listening and Learning Languages
02:37 Teaching English Poetry and the Impact of Words
03:08 Exploring Indian Poetry in English
04:00 The Beauty of Words and Sounds in Poetry
04:09 Introduction to Kamala Das and Her Poetry
07:17 Reading and Analysis of Kamala Das's Poems
13:40 Conclusion and Invitation for the Next Episode
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