The Monsoon Cloud: Poet Ka?amekam Pulavar and His Irreverent Poetry

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A wordsmith, an extempore poet and a satirist, Ka?amekam (also known as Ka?ameka Pulavar; fifteenth century) is widely known for his ta?ippa?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. Ka?amekam sings of courtesans, fellow humans, of gods, of animals, praises them, derides them, and insults them, using sarcasm, dry wit, and criticism, combined with sle?as and yamakas, samasyas and nindastutis. The Monsoon Cloud seeks to introduce this brilliant poet and his timeless and influential poetry, while analysing his humour, worldview, personal values, and devotion.