![]() ![]() ![]() Kandasamy joins a list of notable personalities, such as Günter Grass and Harold Pinter, who have been seen by PEN as defenders of free speech. According to her, this is a moment that breaks the inertia of fear of speaking out at a time when many are being imprisoned for their speech. Kandasamy.ĭespite her anti-establishment stance, she notes that this prize comes from a place that speaks out for the freedom of others, aligning with her work. “I didn’t even know that I was being considered for the award so it was a very out-of-the-blue phone call that I received from PEN”, says Ms. Kandasamy expressed her gratitude towards PEN as this award comes at a time when the political climate nationally and internationally is tense. She has used both poetry and prose and has been shortlisted for various literary awards, such as the Hindu Lit Prize and the Women’s Prize for Fiction. Meena Kandasamy, Chennai-born anti-caste activist, novelist and poet, has been named as this year’s recipient of the Hermann Kesten award, which recognizes her work on the themes of caste, gender and ethnic oppressions. ![]()
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