What are the metaphors in the poem trains by humayun kabir?
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A careful study of Indian poetry in English, as a whole, brings out
several strains, the chief of them being pre-occupation with humanism
and faithful representation of life and society. It is their deep sense of
commitment, social awareness, followed by utmost genuinity and sincerity
which bind them together. Moreover it is their individual identity, which
keeps them apart from others. The poets like Humayun Kabir, Saleem
Peeradina, Agha Shahid Ali and S.A.Hamid, though belong to different
period, yet remained true to soil. All of them are Indian and their Indianness
is beyond doubt; their response to the Indian culture and tradition is
remarkable. Humayun Kabir, who belongs to the pre-independence
period, excels himself in exploring the multi-dimensional and fascinating
aspects of Nature.
The poets belonging to this pre independence era period were
fascinated by Romanticism and Humayun Kabir was no exception. For
him nature is a source of inspiration ; the varying moods and emotion get
mirrored against the background of nature. His treatment of nature is
purely romantic and sensuous. He was also affected by Gandhian whirlwind
and in his poetic collection, Mahatma and other Poems, one can witness
the impact of Gandhi and the prevailing political movement on Humayun's
poetry.
He scrupulously pictures the nature and also is reliable in depicting
the socio-cultural situation. Humayun's poetry is flavoured by myriad
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moods of human emotions; union, separation, joy, sorrow, life and
death etc.
The modern period has witnessed a host of new poets whose voices
stand on the literary platform as the most assured voices of the age.
Saleem Peeradina has a distinct place in the realm of Indian English
Poetry. The elements of social awareness and humanism are dealt with
portrayed in his poems very effectively. For him Bombay is not just a
physical location but a human presence. His commitment to the human
life and its surroundings is both spontaneous and unique.
Agha Shahid Ali, an expatriate, a bilingual poet has enriched the
domain of modern poetry by projecting his bygone memories of family,
flashing, fleeting visions of people, knowledge of human relationship and
moreover his poetry is a search of an individual identity. Though an
expatriate, yet Kashmir is dear to him like a beloved and the reminiscence
of his family, the glory and grandeur, of the past and its murky present
occupies a chief place in his poetry. Ali's poetry is full of humanism, and
Indian values, culture and tradition.
S.A.Hamid is also a sensitive poet whose perception of Indian
sensibility is sensitive and simple.
All these poets are faithful to the period to which they belong. They
are fully aware of the contemporary scenario and have discharged their
duties as poets to the best possible extent. It is the social awareness,
humanitarian values, treatment of nature which binds them together into
this category. A close analysis of their poetry will give us a better
understanding of their poetic perceptions and perspectives
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