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@article{206943,
        author = {Dr.R.Rohini},
        title = {Madhavikkutty: The Voice That Made Malayalam Literature Brave},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {2},
        pages = {3351-3355},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=206943},
        abstract = {Madhavikkutty, popularly known as Kamala Das in English literature, occupies a unique position in modern Indian literature. She transformed Malayalam writing by introducing a fearless, confessional style that challenged conventional ideas about womanhood, sexuality, marriage, identity, and emotional freedom. At a time when women were expected to remain silent about their personal experiences, Madhavikkutty wrote with remarkable honesty and courage. Her works dismantled patriarchal stereotypes and brought the inner lives of women into the center of literary discourse. Through novels, short stories, poems, and autobiographical writings, she expanded the thematic and stylistic possibilities of Malayalam literature. This article explores her life, literary journey, feminist vision, stylistic innovations, and enduring contribution to Malayalam literature, arguing that her fearless voice reshaped the literary landscape and continues to inspire readers and writers across generations.},
        keywords = {Madhavikkutty, Kamala Das, Malayalam Literature, Feminism, Confessional Writing, Women's Literature, Identity, Modern Indian Literature.},
        month = {July},
        }