The symbol of Ramayana in Mu. Mehta’s collection of poems ‘Agaayathukku Aduttha Veedu’

Abstract

Feminist ideas emerged in the late 18^th century, and following the feminist movement in India, too, womanist ideas emerged and flourished. Feminist literature also arose in connection with it. In Tamilnadu also, literature related to feminism is emerging and gaining widespread attention. In the history of Tamil literature, Poet Mu. Mehta was one of the most important creators who contributed to the spread of the renewed form of poetry, known as unconventional poetry. Poet Mu. Mehta is also credited with inspiring innumerable young people to innovate. Poet Mu. Mehta's ‘Kanneer Pookkal’ (Tear Flowers) is a book that has been published over 40 editions.