A Psychedelic Study of Select Stories in Padmavati the Harlot & Other Stories (Sebuah Studi Psikedelik tentang Cerita-Cerita Terpilih dalam Padmavati si Pelacur & Cerita-Cerita Lainnya)

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  • Vaishali Suyal Research Scholar M.B. Government Post Graduate College, Haldwani Kumaun University, Nainital, India.
  • Nilofar Akhtar Professor Department of English M.B. Government Post Graduate College, Haldwani Kumaun University, Nainital, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56062/

Keywords:

Kamala Das, Psychedelic, Padmavati the Harlot, Short Stories, Women Characters. (Kamala Das, Psychedelic, Padmavati si pelacur, cerita pendek, karakter wanita.)

Abstract

Kamala Das has always been vocal about the pain and suffering of the women in contemporary times. Her frankness in dealing with the taboo topics of the society invited unwanted controversies for her. The short stories of Kamala Das mostly speak about the uninhibited desires of the females who often face apprehensive behaviour for having their own ideas of sexuality. The paper is an attempt to read and justify the short stories “That Woman” and “The Little Kitten” in Padmavati the Harlot & Other Stories through a psychedelic approach.

(Kamala Das selalu vokal tentang rasa sakit dan penderitaan para wanita di zaman kontemporer. Kejujurannya dalam menangani topik tabu masyarakat mengundang kontroversi yang tidak diinginkan baginya. Cerita pendek Kamala Das sebagian besar berbicara tentang keinginan perempuan yang tidak terhalang yang sering menghadapi perilaku khawatir karena memiliki gagasan seksualitas mereka sendiri. Surat kabar ini adalah upaya untuk membaca dan membenarkan cerita pendek "That Woman" dan "The Little Kitten" dalam Padmavati the Harlot & Other Stories melalui pendekatan psikedelik.)

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Author Biographies

  • Vaishali Suyal, Research Scholar M.B. Government Post Graduate College, Haldwani Kumaun University, Nainital, India.

    Vaishali Suyal is a dedicated scholar in the Department of English at M.B. Government PG College, Haldwani, whose work focuses on gender roles, societal expectations, and identity crises, often reflecting on Kamala Das's evocative works. Her methodical yet empathetic approach fosters broader conversations about equality and justice, extending beyond academic circles. Committed to addressing systemic issues, Vaishali aspires to inspire meaningful change through thoughtful critique and discourse.

  • Nilofar Akhtar, Professor Department of English M.B. Government Post Graduate College, Haldwani Kumaun University, Nainital, India.

    Professor Nilofar Akhtar, serving the Higher Education Department, Uttarakhand, since 2005, is the Head of the Department of English at M.B. Government PG College, Haldwani. She specializes in Indian English Literature, Elizabethan Drama, 20th Century British Literature, Literary Theory and Criticism. With over 20 years of academic experience, she has guided numerous scholars, organized global conferences, and published extensively. Her work bridges gender roles and sustainability, reflected in her latest book on gender and the environment.

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2025-05-25

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Vol. 4 No. 5 (2025): May, Creative Saplings

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Vaishali Suyal, and Nilofar Akhtar. “A Psychedelic Study of Select Stories in Padmavati the Harlot & Other Stories (Sebuah Studi Psikedelik Tentang Cerita-Cerita Terpilih Dalam Padmavati Si Pelacur & Cerita-Cerita Lainnya)”. Creative Saplings, vol. 4, no. 5, May 2025, pp. 44-55, https://doi.org/10.56062/.

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