Calcutta If You Must Exile Me

"Calcutta If You Must Exile Me" is the most famous poem written by Pritish Nandy. The poem is important in Indian English poetry. It is thought to be a classic in modern Indian English writing.by Ashley E Myles.
The poem has very clear imagery. It also shows anger at society. The poem is about the issues of the Indian city of Kolkata.

Legacy
The poem has a very unique style. This style has inspired many modern Indian poets. The poem was important in writing about urban life in a fast pace.  of a new style of realistic writing on urban life in fast-paced tempo.by Ajit Kumar, IMRJ, April 2012

References

Other websites
  Text of Full Poem
  pritish Nandy - A Short Biography
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