Poetry of Subramania Bharathi

The Poetry of Subramani Bharati combines the work of ten leading Indian scholars assessing Bharatis life and work as one of their countrys leading poets, a native of Tamil Nadu, a state in South India. Bharati belonged to a generation and century when India was waging its freedom struggle, and he was widely known throughout the country as one of its cultural leaders. As a fervent nationalist, Bharati actively participated in Indian Freedom Struggle. From a humble background, he rose to fame by dint of hard work. At times, he was looked down upon, but he overcame adversity and knew great success in his lifetime.