A wordsmith, an extempore poet and a satirist, K am kam (also known as K am ka Pulavar; fifteenth century) is widely known for his ta ipp als or 'self-contained verses', on a panoply of topics. These splendid but notoriously provocative verses were composed during a transitional phase of Tamil literature, by now in deep conversation with Sanskrit poetics and poetic language, thereby yielding an incredibly rich and innovative poetry. K am kam sings of courtesans, fellow humans, of gods, of animals, praises them, derides ...
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A wordsmith, an extempore poet and a satirist, K am kam (also known as K am ka Pulavar; fifteenth century) is widely known for his ta ipp als or 'self-contained verses', on a panoply of topics. These splendid but notoriously provocative verses were composed during a transitional phase of Tamil literature, by now in deep conversation with Sanskrit poetics and poetic language, thereby yielding an incredibly rich and innovative poetry. K am kam sings of courtesans, fellow humans, of gods, of animals, praises them, derides them, and insults them, using sarcasm, dry wit, and criticism, combined with le as and yamakas, samasy s and nind stutis. The Monsoon Cloud seeks to introduce this brilliant poet and his timeless and influential poetry, while analysing his humour, worldview, personal values, and devotion.
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