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Literature and Poetry Books: Poems, Essays, Anthologies and Literary Criticism

Some books are read for the story. Others are read for the language itself. This section is for the second kind: poetry books, essays, letters, anthologies and literature books that study how great writing works. Here you will find the poems of Rumi and Rabindranath Tagore, the verse of Javed Akhtar, collections of English poetry and thoughtful prose by Indian and international writers. If you want to buy poetry books online, or are a student of English literature, this is your shelf.

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Poetry books: classic and modern poets, in English and in translation, are in Poetry.
Essays and prose: memoir, reflection and literary non fiction are in Prose: Non-Fiction.
Literary criticism: studies of authors, movements and texts are in Literary History and Criticism.
Anthologies: many voices in one volume are in Anthologies.
The novels themselves: Classic Fiction and Classics.

Poetry Books: Where to Begin

Poetry is the easiest literature to fit into a busy day. One poem takes two minutes to read and can stay with you all week. If you are new to it, begin with an anthology, which lets you taste many poets and find the ones who speak to you. Rumi's poetry is a favourite first choice for its warmth and simplicity. Readers who love Hindi and Urdu verse, from ghazals to modern shayari, will find poems by Indian poets here too.

Books for Students of English Literature

Students of BA and MA English need two kinds of books: the primary texts, and the criticism that helps in reading them. Works of literary criticism and literary history show you how to build an argument about a text, which is exactly what examiners look for. Read the original work first, form your own view, and only then turn to the critics.

How to Choose

For pleasure: pick a poet or essayist you have already heard quoted and enjoyed.
For study: check your reading list for the recommended edition.
For gifting: a handsome volume of poems suits weddings, anniversaries and farewells better than almost any other book.

For Hindi classics, see our guide to the best Hindi novels to read.

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