Who wrote the lyrical poem 'My Mother at Sixty-Six'?

The correct answer is Kamala Das.

• Kamala Das wrote the lyrical poem 'My Mother at Sixty-Six'.

Additional Information

• Kamala Das-
  • She was born in Malabar, Kerala in 1934.
  • She is recognized as one of India’s foremost poets.
  • Her works are known for their originality, versatility and the indigenous flavour of the soil.
  • She has published many novels and short stories in English and Malayalam under the name ‘Madhavikutty’.
  • Some of her works in English include the novel Alphabet of Lust (1977), a collection of short stories Padmavati the Harlot and Other Stories (1992), in addition to five books of poetry.
  • She is a sensitive writer who captures the complex subtleties of human relationships in lyrical idiom, My Mother at Sixty-six is an example.