A study of the social and cultural context of Indian poetry in English reveals several important insights into its origin. Indian poetry in English began in Bengal, the province where the British…
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A study of the social and cultural context of Indian poetry in English reveals several important insights into its origin. Indian poetry in English began in Bengal, the province where the British first gained a stronghold. In addition, this poetry was a largely urban phenomenon, centered in Calcutta. ___________. Then, gradually, it moved to other urban centres such as Madras and Bombay. Even today, Indian poetry in English remains largely urban. Moreover, because English was an elite language, Indian poets writing in English came from the upper classes.
- The British had decided that poetry about India could reach a larger audience if written in Calcutta
- The rulers encouraged the natives to write poetry about India only if their mother tongue was English
- English was seen as an elite language and so the British felt that only they could use it for poetry
- In fact, poetry writing for the first fifty years was confined to a few families who were residents of Calcutta
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - In fact, poetry writing for the first fifty years was confined to a few families who were residents of Calcutta
Elaborates 'largely urban, centred in Calcutta' before 'Then, gradually, it moved to other urban centres'. The other options make unsupported claims about British intentions.
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