The Oxford Anthology of Modern Indian Poetry

The Oxford Anthology of Modern Indian Poetry is the first significant work of its kind, containing some of the finest Indian poetry written in the twentieth century. Collected here are one hundred and twenty-five poets in English and English translation from fourteen Indian languages. This volume covers several generations of writers and provides an overview of the many different schools, styles, figures, forms and movements in Indian poetry in the last hundred years. While capturing some of the finest Indian poets, including Rabindranath Tagore, Subramania Bharati, Nirala, G. Shankara Kurup, and Kaifi Azmi, The Oxford Anthology of Modern Indian Poetry also represents the best work of nearly seventy translators from various countries. The poems, many translated into English for the first time, are grouped thematically to reveal patterns and movements in Indian poetry. The editors provide an illuminating Introduction and informative critical essay on the literary, historical, and social contents of modern Indian poetry, as well as biographical notes on contributors, and suggestions for further reading. As a work of craftsmanship and learning, The Oxford Anthology of Modern Indian Poetry is a source of discovery and delight for first-time readers and scholars alike. Chiefly English translation from fourteen Indian languages. This is the first major anthology of Indian poetry in translation and English, bringing together the finest work of 125 Indian poets of the twentieth century. The collection covers several generations of writers and provides an overview of the many different schools and styles, figures, forms, and movements in Indian poetry in the last hundred years. The poems, many translated into English for the first time, are grouped thematically to reveal patterns and movements in Indian poetry. The editors provide a helpful introduction and informative critical essay, biographical notes on contributors, and suggestions for further reading. An anthology of 20th century Indian poetry, bringing together 125 poets, in English and English translation from 14 Indian languages. Poets featured include: Rabindranath Tagore and Vikram Seth; 'subaltern' poets such as Narayan Surve, and three generations of women poets, from Balamani Indira Sant to Revathi Devi and Gagan Gill.