Dr Alok Mishra is a rare contemporary figure who inhabits poetry, criticism and pedagogy with equal seriousness. A poet in English (and occasionally Hindi and Maithili), a literary critic, founder of several influential digital platforms, and now a scholar of Indianness in Indian English poetry, he represents a generation of Indian writers who refuse to […]

Sarojini Naidu, often hailed as the Nightingale of India, exhibited a distinctive writing style characterised by eloquence, lyricism, and a delicate fusion of Indian cultural motifs with Western literary influences. Her poetry reflects a harmonious blend of romanticism and nationalism, where she masterfully crafted verses that resonated with both emotion and patriotic fervour. Naidu’s use […]

T.S. Eliot, whose full name is Thomas Stearns Eliot, was an American-British poet, essayist, publisher, playwright, literary critic, and editor. He is considered to be one of the greatest poets of the 20th century and a central figure in English-language Modernist poetry. Eliot was a daunting intellectual who, many believe, wasn’t fascinated by the romantic […]

W. B. Yeats, also known as (because he undoubtedly was) William Butler Yeats, was a towering figure in the world of literature, celebrated for his profound and visionary poetry. Born on June 13, 1865, in Sandymount, County Dublin, Ireland, Yeats grew up amidst a rich cultural and historical backdrop that profoundly influenced his literary endeavours. […]

If one needs to name a writer who represents India and her traditions the best, Sri Aurobindo may be the best-suited one to feature. A philosopher, yogi, and spiritual leader in addition to being a poet, author and intellectual, Sri Aurobindo is best known for his teachings on the integration of the individual consciousness with […]