INDIAN DIVERSITY IN THE POETRY OF SMITA AGRAWAL

Abstract

Indian poets and poetess of the twenty-first century who write in English attempt to add fresh depth to Indian poetry in English for the sake of aestheticism and genuine touch. In their literary works, they experiment with new objects, languages, and techniques. Smita Agrawal is one of the Indian poets who felt the need to write in fresh voices. This way of thinking led to the discovery of her knack for familiarising readers with the language of her generation. She is a poetess from post-independence India who has received praise both at home and abroad. Her poetry makes excellent use of many expressions from other languages, and she talks with a fresh vocal tone. Because of her word choice, writing style, and grammar, she gained both civil liberties and the right to express her culture. She portrays current India, its customs, and its values through her poems. Her poetry has developed its own distinctive characteristics and voice. She is more aware of her language and form because she is an Indian poet from the post-independence era. She made an effort to creatively employ English by effectively combining it with other languages. Regarding creativity and invention of 21st century Indian English poetry, the themes of her poems are relatively recent. Her poetry is characterised by its modernity, Indianness, use of Indian proverbs, multilingualism, Indian myth, symbolism, and specific motifs. Taking inspiration from Indian heritage including history, myths, legends and colloquial language, the present study aims to examine how some of the poems included in her book Mufassil Notebook reflect Indian diversity.