Suryakant Tripathi | |
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 Nirala's portrait featured in Anamika c. 1923 | |
| Born | Surjokumar Tiwari 21 February 1899 Midnapore, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 15 October 1961 (aged 64) Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Pen name | Nirala |
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| Language | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Period | Chhayavaad |
| Notable works | Ram Ki Shakti Puja (poem), Saroj Smriti (poem), Tulsidas (poem), Ravindra Kavita Kanan (essay collection), Kulli Bhat (novel), Anamika, Parimal (poetry collections) |
| Spouse |
Manohara Devi
(m. 1914; died 1921) |
| Children | 2, Ramkrishna Tripathi and Saroj |
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Suryakant Tripathi (21 February 1899 – 15 October 1961) was an Indian poet, writer, composer, and sketch artist who wrote in Hindi. He is considered one of the four major pillars[a] of the Chhayavad period in Hindi literature. He is renowned with the epithet Mahāprāṇ[b] and his pen name Nirālā[c].[1]
He possessed a mastery of traditional poetic meters, with many of his compositions adhering to these forms. Additionally, he revolutionized Hindi poetry by pioneering the use of free verse, becoming the first Hindi poet to do so. He demonstrated to readers that poetry could retain its poetic essence and rhythm even without rhyming lines.[2][3]
He experienced a tumultuous life, marred by family losses and societal hardships. His writings, marked by a deep affinity with nature and a critique of social injustices, established him as a prominent figure in Chhayavadi and subsequent poetic movements, connecting traditional and contemporary themes. His dedication to social reform and literary creativity highlights his significant impact on modern Hindi literature.[4]
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- ^ C., Zachary (16 May 2023). "The Resilient Spirit of Suryakant Tripathi Nirala". Oral History. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Luniewska, Kamila Junik (2019). "Towards the Visual: New Genres and Forms of Storytelling in India". Politeja. 59 (2): 149–160. doi:10.12797/Politeja.16.2019.59.10. JSTOR 26916359. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
- ^ Varma, L.B. (1999). "Historical significance of Nirala's writing". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 60: 858–862. JSTOR 44144156. Retrieved 24 July 2024.