Kanjana Kalim | English Literature Scholar

Chapter I

About Me

Hailing from the verdant shores of Kerala, I am a graduate of English Literature — a discipline that taught me not merely to read words, but to listen to the silences between them.

My academic journey at Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam under the University of Kerala has been one of intellectual exploration — from the sonnets of Shakespeare to the stream-of-consciousness of Virginia Woolf, from the postcolonial narratives of Chinua Achebe to the magical realism of Salman Rushdie.

Beyond the lecture hall, I am drawn to the craft of writing, the nuance of language, and the power of storytelling to illuminate the human condition. I believe, as Toni Morrison did, that "if you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else."

📍 Kollam, Kerala, India

🎓 English Literature Graduate

✒️ Writer & Language Enthusiast

Chapter II

Education

Every great story begins with learning to read

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2019 – 2022

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam

University of Kerala · School of Distance Education

A comprehensive study of English Literature spanning centuries and continents — from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales to contemporary postcolonial fiction. Specialised focus on literary theory, critical analysis, and creative writing.

Literary Theory Critical Analysis Creative Writing Postcolonial Studies

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Ongoing

Professional Development

Kerala Public Service Commission

Lower Division Typist Ranked List

Qualified through the Kerala PSC examinations, demonstrating proficiency in administrative and clerical skills alongside literary pursuits — a testament to the versatile nature of a humanities education.

Administrative Skills Kerala PSC Typing Proficiency

Chapter III

Experience

The chapters that shaped my narrative

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Academic Research & Analysis

University of Kerala

Conducted in-depth literary research, analysing texts across genres and periods. Developed skills in close reading, textual criticism, and academic writing — the very tools of a literary scholar.

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Writing & Communication

Independent Practice

Cultivated a voice through essays, creative writing, and language studies. Proficient in crafting compelling narratives — whether a critical essay on Keats or a modern short story infused with literary allusions.

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Administrative Excellence

Kerala Public Service Commission

Qualified for the Lower Division Typist post, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail, high typing proficiency, and the kind of precision that both bureaucratic work and literary editing demand.

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Language & Translation

Multilingual Background

Fluent across Malayalam, English, and conversational Hindi — navigating the bridges between languages with the sensitivity of a poet who understands that every translation is also an interpretation.

Chapter IV

Skills & Proficiencies

The instruments of my craft

❧ Literary Arts

Literary Analysis & Criticism

95%
Academic Writing & Research

90%
Creative Writing & Storytelling

88%
Poetry & Prosody

85%

❧ Languages

English Proficient

Malayalam Native

Hindi Conversational

❧ Professional Skills

Research & Analysis Content Writing Proofreading & Editing MS Office Suite Typing Proficiency Communication Critical Thinking Time Management Attention to Detail Literary Theory

Chapter V

Literary Passions

The voices that inspired my own

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Not all those who wander are lost.
— J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

Fantasy & Mythopoeia

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I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
— Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

Victorian Literature

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One must always be careful of books, and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us.
— Cassandra Clare

Contemporary Fiction

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There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
— Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Autobiographical Narrative

📚 Classical Literature

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🖊️ Postcolonial Studies

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🎭 Shakespearean Drama

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🌿 Romantic Poetry

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🔍 Literary Theory

Epilogue

Let's Write a New Chapter

Every great collaboration begins with a first line

"A word after a word after a word is power."
— Margaret Atwood

Whether you're looking for a meticulous editor, a passionate writer, a research assistant, or simply someone who loves a good book and great conversation — I'd love to hear from you.