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The poet's corpse in the capitalist's fish tank.
- Source :
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Critical Inquiry . Summer97, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p894. 16p. - Publication Year :
- 1997
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Abstract
- The article offers translations of the poems "Of the People," "Girls in Flight," and "Open Fire Poster," by contemporary Hindi poet Alokdhanwa (Alok). The author provides background information on Alok and his political views, analyzes how his poetry speaks to the class and caste exploitation within India, and discusses the importance of protest poetry.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00931896
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Critical Inquiry
- Publication Type :
- Review
- Accession number :
- 9709303412
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1086/448858