Introduction: The poem “Freedom to the Slave” by Henry Louis Vivian Derozio. The poem was written in the year 1827. He was only 17 when he wrote this poem. This poem was published in the same year in a volume called “Poems”. The poem describes the feelings of a man who is freed from slavery. … Read more
Introduction The poem The Orphan Girl by Henry Louis Vivian Derozio is about a young girl whose father died in a war and the mother died in the sorrow of her husband. She is left orphan and the poet is concerned about her future in the cruel world. The poem consists of two main stanzas having 12 … Read more
Introduction The poem “To India – My Native Land” has been written by Henry Louis Vivian Derozio- the founder of the Young Bengal movement that took an active part in the freedom struggle against the British. The poem reflects his love for India. In this poem, the poet laments the fact that India has been enslaved … Read more
Introduction The poem Harp of India is written by Henry Derozio, who led the Young Bengal Movement and is also known as the first modern English poet of India. His father was an Indo-Portuguese and mother British. In spite of having little Indian blood, Derozio loved India very much. The poem Harp of India celebrates the glorious past … Read more
