• B R Venkataramu

Abstract "Nissim Ezekiel has not only made a name for himself as a poet but has also contributed significantly to make Indo English poetry a force to reckon with. The imagination of Nissim Ezekiel enables him also to draw upon his accumulated treasure of his observations of life, experiences, meditations, thoughts and ideas. He has been a Pioneer in creating modern Indian English poetry and justifying his position among his contemporaries. Most of his themes are interwoven into one Central theme of quest, how to live cheerfully, peacefully and morally as an integrated human being. Ezekiel had traversed a long distance from my time to change to the collected poems, as he has matured in his vision. Ezekiel's contribution to Indian English poetry is indispensable. His sense of being an outsider does not wither him, but works in his poetry as a positive stance. Therefore, among contemporary poets writing in English, he stands out as a compelling presence that cannot remain unacknowledged. Cultural anguish and anxiety which form a large number of Ezekiel's poems finally yield to a usual sense of acceptance and affirmation suggesting that the poet has cast off his initial prejudices and apprehensions". Nissim Ezekiel is one of the most important names among the Indian English poetry. He reveals a consistent commitment to the craft, authenticity of articulation and sincerity of purpose. He gave an urban touch to poetry. Ezekiel is aware of Indian social reality. His observation on habits and manners of Indian speaker is equally remarkable. This paper tried to analyze the influence made by Ezekiel in Indian English poetry.

Keywords: Indian English, poetry, observation

"Indian English poetry and Nissim Ezekiel: A Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 4, page no.57-59, April-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2004642.pdf

"Indian English poetry and Nissim Ezekiel: A Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 4, page no. pp57-59, April-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2004642.pdf