Discuss. Monism Ezekiel was an Indian Jewish poet, playwright, editor and art critic. He was a foundational figure in postcolonial Indian’s literary history, specifically for Indian writing in English. Although born in a Jewish family, he was an Indian poet writing in English. He had committed himself to India, Its cultures, values and ethics), and ‘Mindedness’ had been in his veins. This ‘Mindedness’ was unique In Ezekiel.