English poetry of Sindh can be classified as under:Ī. British Sindhian Poetry :- The poetry written by the British serving in Sindh on local themes.ī.

They had to fight on two fronts: “their own compatriots who mistrusted English education, and the authorities who were aloof and arrogant”.Ĭonsequent upon the introduction and expansion of the western education system with English language as medium of instructions, the local educated people, possessing command over language, started contributing towards English literature and language. However, the breakthrough was made by enlightened and progressive reformers like Hassan Ali Effandi, Syed Allahando Shah, Diyaram Gidumal and Sadhu Hirananad. Such efforts solidly convinced the Muslims that the foremost reason in the minds of the British authorities for opening of the English medium schools in Sindh was to convert them and their children to Christianity.

This school was funded by Captain Preedy, the Collector of Karachi, who thought he would help spread Christian morality through it. The Karachi Free School, for instance, started functioning in 1846. Initiation of teaching English and process of learning this foreign language started with patronage of individuals without any support of the government. Whereas the Muslims were strongly against the study of English. The reason behind such a passive policy was obvious: The government was not too eager to open English schools mainly because of the expense. Though, Britishers were very much there in Sindh after the conquest of the country by Charles Napier, yet both rulers and subject were found reluctant to work for the English.

His love of social reform and free thinking were taken up by some of his disciples.Īs far as the contribution of Sindh towards English poetry is concerned, it possesses an amazing history. He left some impressive poetry behind him like Chorus of Brahamins and song of the Hindustan Minstrel. But as a teacher of English at Hindu College, Calcutta, since 1928, he inspired a number of young Indians with a love of the English language and literature. It learned to lisp in the manner of Byron and Scot in the verse of Derozio in his The Fakeer of Jungheera, a metrical tale.ĭerozio (1807-31) was the father of Indian English poetry. It is said that Indian was born under a romantic star.

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