Contribution of Indian English Poets towards Indian Freedom Movement

Abstract

The idea of independence has always captivated the minds of the poets. Poets all around the world have always supported the cause of freedom of different countries. They have even served in wars for the same purpose. English Romantic poets were inspired by the French Revolution. There were war poets who served in the world wars and filled the hearts of people with patriotism. Some fought for the liberation of Greece and Spain. India had also been colonized by the Britishers for over a century. Freedom for India was brought about by the supreme sacrifice of many brave souls. The contribution of poets was no less as they ignited the souls of the people through their fierce words. Many poets have dedicated poems to their mother land which in turn reminded people of their glorious past. Prominent pre-independence poet Henry Derozio pines for the country to return to its pristine glory. Poets like Toru Dutt have written on Indian themes. Sarojini Naidu, through her poems, has shown her hatred for all forms of tyranny and shows the wish of rejuvenation of her motherland. This paper is a humble attempt to show the contribution of different Indian English poets towards the Indian freedom struggle.