English Literature

  Arvind Ghosh is popular as Sri Aurobindo. He is a well-known Indian philosopher, sage, yogi, patriot and freedom fighter. As a poet too he has left an indelible mark on the world of literature. He is often appreciated as an excellent mystic poet.  His poetic works are imbued with a profound sense of mysticism and spiritual insight. His Savitri is his most celebrated work. It is considered an extraordinary modern epic. It is an immortal work. It transcends conventional poetic boundaries. This epic has been divided into twelve books and it consists of over 24,000 lines. In this epic Sri Aurobindo has highlighted the journey of the soul through various planes of consciousness. Here the poet has discussed the profound mystical experiences of Savitri and her quest for truth and divine realization. Here the poet has explored the triumph of divine awareness over darkness and unawareness. Savitri is regarded as an epic due to following qualities: Grand Theme : Savitr...

Arvind Ghosh is popular as Sri Aurobindo. He is a well-known Indian philosopher, sage, yogi, patriot and freedom fighter. As a poet too he has left an indelible mark on the world of literature. Arvind Ghosh is an excellent mystic poet who is often appreciated for his mystical poetry. His mystic poetry transcends conventional boundaries and the poet stands as a luminary in the world of mystical poetry. His poetic works are imbued with a profound sense of mysticism and spiritual insight. Sri Aurobindo's early poetry reflects his longing for a spiritual awakening. The works like The Rishi and The Golden Light suitably reflect this longing. The Rishi portrays the union of the individual soul with the universal spirit. Arvind’s works reflect the internal realms of consciousness, the celestial and the perpetual quest for truth. His Savitri is his most celebrated work. It is an epic mystical poem. It consists of over 24,000 lines. In this epic Sri Aurobindo has highlighted the...

Arvind Ghosh is popular as Sri Aurobindo. He is a well-known Indian philosopher, sage, yogi, patriot and freedom fighter. He was a great poet too. As a poet he has left an indelible mark on the world of literature. His Savitri , an epic, is his most celebrated work. Arvind Ghosh was born into a prominent Bengali family on 15 August 1872 in Calcutta (today’s Kolkata), India. The name of his father was Krishna Dhan Ghosh who was a doctor by profession. His mother Swarnalata Devi belonged to a distinguished family. Sri Aurobindo received his education in England. He studied in Cambridge and became a master in English, Greek and Latin. He passed the Indian Civil Service Examination in 1890. In 1893 he accepted an appointment in Baroda state service. Later he served Baroda College as a professor. After returning to India, he became actively involved in the Indian freedom struggle and played a significant role. But when he moved to Pondichery in 1910, his life took a spiritual turn....

An Introduction is a very popular poem by a prominent Indian poet named Kamala Das. It has been written in a confessional tone. It is  feminine in theme and feminine in tone. The life of the poet finds beautiful expression in this poem.  It has been taken from her first collection of poems named Summer in Calcutta .  Here Kamala Das represents Indian women. An Introduction is an autobiographical poem. It displays Kamala's own mental and emotional state. Here the poet has expressed her anger against patriarchy. The speaker of the poem feels that the patriarchal system of society is the real culprit. It puts hindrances in the way of the development of Indian women. Due to this system of society the women of India are suffering from exploitation. They are compelled to lead a life of slavery. They are not provided proper opportunities to flourish. Their emotions are not appreciated. They have no identity at all. They have no participation in decision- making....

Kamala Das is a prominent Indian poet who is now no more in this world. She is primarily a confessional poet. Her poems are feminine in theme and feminine in tone. In this context she can be compared with Anne Sexton and Sylvia Plath. Kamala's best known work is My Story. It is an autobiography of Kamala Das. It is regarded as a classic.      Kamala Das's popular collections of poetry are Summer in Calcutta (1965), The Descendants (1967) and The Old Playhouse and Other Poems (1973).      Kamala's An Introduction is a very popular poem. It is taken from her first collection of poems named   Summer in Calcutta . It has been written in a confessional tone. The life of the poet finds beautiful expression in this poem. The following is the text of that poem: An Introduction: Kamala Das I don't know politics but I know the names Of those in power, and can repeat them like Days of week, or names of months, beginning with Nehru. I am Indian, very...

  The Golden Treasury of Indo Anglian Poetry is a very popular collection of poems. It has been edited by Vinayak Krishna Gokak. Gokak is an eminent author of Karnataka. He is a scholar of English as well as Kannada literature. He received Jnanpith Award for his outstanding contribution to literature in 1990. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});      The Golden Treasury of Indo Anglian Poetry is a collection of English verse written by Indian authors. It includes selected poems of all the eminent Indian poets. In this collection the following poems of Kamala Das have been taken. Those poems are as follows: 01. The Dance of the Eunuchs 02. In Love 03. An Introduction Some beautiful poems of Sarojini Naidu also have been taken. Those poems are as follows: 01. The Queen's Rival 02. To My Fairy Francis 03. The Pardah Nashin 04. Village Song 05. Awake 06. Summer Woods 07. If You Call Me 08. Caprice 09. The Soul's Prayer 10. Songs of Radha ...