Ankam Yesuratnam: A Telugu Poet’s Reflections on Societal Issues with reference to ‘Main Dekh Raha Hoon’
Sr No:
Page No:
31-33
Language:
English
Authors:
Dr. Govindaiah Godavarthi*
Received:
2025-12-08
Accepted:
2026-01-14
Published Date:
2026-01-29
Abstract:
A poet speaks for people. Poets like Ankam Yesuratnam discuss humanitarian issues and carry a global vision. Through his latest poetry collection Main Dekh Raha Hoon! he reflects on contemporary social issues. In this paper, an attempt has been made to analyses Yesuratnam’s poetic vision with reference to his collection Main Dekh Raha Hoon! The author has presented a critical analysis of India and the world. His vision encapsulates the consciousness of self and the social responsibility that we have to shoulder. The poet has presented some of the most influential elements of society, comparing Indian and western cultural and moral traditions. His engagement with social and moral issues immensely affects the sensibilities of a reader.
Keywords:
Ankam Yesuratnam, Telugu Poet, Telugu Poetry, Dalit Poetry.