A Collection of Indian English Poetry

This collection of poems, prepared for students of undergraduate and postgraduate levels of Indian universities represents the best in Indian English poetry right from its beginnings during the Bengal Renaissance up till post-Independence India. The book is representative of the manifold themes and thoughts that this genre encompasses.For those Indians who chose to write in English, we find emotional intensity in their poetic diction. Indian English poetry has achieved a distinctive range and this anthology tries to do justice to it.Notes on the poets and their works, and a glossary of terms should help the learner understand the ethos of this ‘new literature and appreciate it.