Songs for Spring - And Other Seasons

Songs for Spring - And Other Seasons Synopsis

"e;Songs for Spring - And Other Seasons"e; contains a collection of poetry written by Indian poet and activist Sarojini Naidu (1879-1949). Contents include: "e;Songs for Spring"e;, and "e;Songs for Other Seasons"e;. Naidu was a staunch proponent of women's emancipation, civil rights, and anti-imperialistic ideas, playing an important role in India's struggle for independence from colonial rule. Her work as a poet includes both children's poems and others with more mature themes including patriotism, romance, and tragedy, earning her the sobriquet "e;Nightingale of India"e;. Her most famous work is "e;In the Bazaars of Hyderabad"e; (1912), which remains widely read to this day. Highly recommended for poetry lovers with an interest in Indian culture and literature. Other notable works by this author include: "e;The Bird of Time: Songs of Life, Death & the Spring"e; (1912), "e;The Broken Wing - Songs of Love, Death & Destiny"e; (1917), and "e;Muhammad Jinnah: An Ambassador of Unity"e; (1919). Read & Co. is publishing this brand new poetry collection complete with an introduction by Edmund Gosse.

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