I lived from 1907-2003. I was from India, and am in the Asian category.
Harivansh Rai Bachchan was born in 1907. He completed his studies from the Cambridge University. He was previously educated at the Allahbad University and the Banaras Hindu University. He was the first Indian ever to receive a PhD in English at Cambridge.
Returning in 1954, he taught and was also a radio broadcaster. He has published 75 books, three for children, and also translated Shakespeare's tragedies into Hindi.
[note: Most people today, however, will perhaps identify him more easily as Amitabh Bachchan's father ]
Returning in 1954, he taught and was also a radio broadcaster. He has published 75 books, three for children, and also translated Shakespeare's tragedies into Hindi.
[note: Most people today, however, will perhaps identify him more easily as Amitabh Bachchan's father ]
My poetry
- Seeking wine, the drinker leaves home for the tavern.
Perplexed, he asks, "Which path will take me there?"155 lines
