This is the first comprehensive study of modern Indian poetry in English. A history of the most important poets, books, and journals, as well as publishing circles and events is followed by an analysis of the social basis of Indian English-language poetry, its readership and the literary marketplace. Professor King examines the notions of poetry which have influenced the judgement of English-language verse in India, and introduces the major poets and their characteristic themes.
- ISBN10 0195630130
- ISBN13 9780195630138
- Publish Date 1 March 1993 (first published 7 January 1988)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 26 June 2010
- Publish Country IN
- Imprint OUP India
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 308
- Language English