Calcutta If You Must Exile Me
"Calcutta If You Must Exile Me" is the most famous poem written by Pritish Nandy. The poem is important in Indian English poetry. It is thought to be a classic in modern Indian English writing.[1] The poem has very clear imagery. It also shows anger at society. The poem is about the issues of the Indian city of Kolkata.
Legacy
[change | change source]The poem has a very unique style. This style has inspired many modern Indian poets. The poem was important in writing about urban life in a fast pace. of a new style of realistic writing on urban life in fast-paced tempo.[2][3]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Myles, Ashley E. (1991). Anthology of Indo Anglican Poetry. ISBN 9788170993124.by Ashley E Myles.
- ↑ "Poetry and Social Development in Indian English Poetry" (PDF).by Ajit Kumar, IMRJ, April 2012
- ↑ "Unforgettable Times - Indo Anglican Poetry in the Seventies". Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2014-11-19.