Tribute to Papa" by Mamta Kalia
  About the Author: Mamta Kalia   Mamta Kalia  (b. 1940) is a renowned Indian poet, short story writer, novelist, and playwright , writing mainly in Hindi and English.   She is known for her bold, witty, and ironic style , often addressing issues of middle-class life , urban existence , women's struggles , and family dynamics .   Her works reflect realistic , sometimes rebellious emotions , and challenge traditional values .   Some of her major works include Bekhabar Nagri , Dukkham Sukkham , Suno Kahani , and Idiot Box .   In English, her poems, like "Tribute to Papa," reflect youthful anger  against parental authority  and social expectations .   She has been awarded prestigious awards like the Vyas Samman  and the Sahitya Akademi Award .    2. Detailed Summary: "Tribute to Papa"  "Tribute to Papa" is a dramatic monologue  where the daughter speaks to her father, expressing frustration, rebellion, and disappointment .  The speaker feels that her fath...
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