A Study of Indian Poetry
Abstract
Indian poetry has a deep and prosperous history dating back to ancient times. Poetry in foreign languages such as Persian and English also has a powerful force on Indian poetry. The poetry reflects distinct metaphysical custom within India. In particular, many Indian poets have been inspired by magical experiences. Poetry is the oldest form of literature and has a rich written and oral tradition. The primitive period in India saw the evolution of various great poets which include Rahim, Kabir and Tulsidas. Tulsidas, in particular, wrote Ramcharitmanas which has been acclaimed as “The tallest tree in the magic garden of medieval Indian poetry”. Nineteenth and twentieth century has seen the emergence of several towering figures in Indian literature which include Mirza Ghalib, Rabindranath Tagore, Sarojini Naidu, Mahadevi Verma and Kamala Das.
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Harivansh Rai Bachchan (1907–2003), poet of Chhayavaad literary movement (romantic upsurge
Kabir (1440–1518), mystic poet and saint of India
Meera (1498–1547), mystic singer and composer of Bhajans
Kamala Das also known as "Kamala Suraiya" (born 1934), writer and poet in English and Malayalam
Nissim Ezekiel (1924–2004), Indian poet, playwright and art critic and editor writing in English
Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941), Indian poet who won the 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature
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