Introduction The poem “The Professor” by Nissim Ezekiel is a satire on typical Professors of India. In this poem which is a Dramatic Monologue, a Professor namely Professor Seth meets a person who was once his student. The professor begins boasting about himself and about his sons and sons-in-law. He mispronounces various words and also … Read more
Introduction The poem Philosophy by Nissim Ezekiel talks about Philosophy and Poetry. The poet is of the view that Philosophy and science have certain limitations. They fail beyond a certain limit and it is the poetry that takes over these two disciplines. The poem has four stanzas having five lines each. The rhyme scheme of … Read more
Introduction The poem Poet, Lover, Birdwatcher by Nissim Ezekiel somehow seems to be similar to The Lunatic, The Lover, and The Poet, an Elizabethan Poem extracted from Shakspeare‘s A Midsummer’s Night Dream. The poem is about patience which according to the poet is the only way for the Poet, the Lover, and the Birdwatcher to succeed. … Read more
Introduction The poem Enterprise written by Nissim Ezekiel describes a metaphorical journey of some enthusiastic people of which the poet is also a part. This journey can also be compared to the human condition on earth which is full of difficulties and failures. This pilgrimage is set to achieve a specific goal. The poem consists … Read more
