The Bird of Time (1912) is a poetry collection by Sarojini Naidu.
Naidu's second book of English verse is steeped in the Romantic
tradition while entirely conscious of the present political strife
of her native India. From songs of love to portraits of urban life,
Naidu's poems reflect her commitment to feeling, both for herself
and for others. Traditional and modern, The Bird of Time is a
powerful collection from a young poet on the brink of an
impassioned life in politics. "O Bird of Time on your fruitful
bough / What are the songs you sing? . . . / Songs of the glory and
gladness of life, / Of poignant sorrow and passionate strife, / And
the lilting joy of the spring..." In this mysterious ode, Naidu
addresses the themes of her own multitudinous poems-life, love,
grief, and nature, among countless others. Is the Bird of Time her
muse, or a symbol for poetry itself? How can a poem express "the
pride of a soul that has conquered fate?" As in much of Naidu's
poetry, the symbolic maintains its distance in order to reflect a
deeper, perhaps even personal truth. To describe the poem, to
assign it meaning, would ultimately negate the need for poetry
itself, whose powers must remain at least partially veiled.
Elsewhere in the collection, "In the Bazaars of Hyderabad" reflects
her commitment to the struggle for Indian independence as it
celebrates the homegrown produce and handmade wares of a proud and
lively people. Moving along the street, she sings to vendors,
goldsmiths, and musicians alike, concluding before a group of
flower-girls, whose work serves weddings and funerals. Beneath this
vibrant imagery is a call to action for the Swadeshi movement, a
boycott of foreign goods designed to strike a blow against British
commerce. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Sarojini Naidu's The Bird of
Time is a classic work of Indian literature reimagined for modern
readers.
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