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The poet's corpse in the capitalist's fish tank.

Authors :
Kumar, Amitava
Source :
Critical Inquiry. Summer97, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p894. 16p.
Publication Year :
1997

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