Translated Self of Kamala Das

For Kamala Das translation is as a tool to deflect the power of language not only to reflect but to construct reality. Living in translated world she projects numerous selves. It is this translatedness of being that that helped Das to challenge the authoritative chords of language and culture. The paper is presented by Dr. Meena T. Pillai who is an Associate Professor at Institute of English, University of Kerala. .