Nissim Ezekiel

Nissim Ezekiel was a well-known Indian poet, dramatist, and art critic who lived from 24 to 2004. Mumbai-born, he was influential in the development of Indian post-colonial literature. His clever and skillfully worded writings examine the intricacies of culture, identity, and the human condition. Ezekiel is known as a pioneer of Indian English literature because of his poetry, which frequently combines Western and Indian elements and exhibits a modern sensibility. Among his noteworthy compilations are "A Time to Change" and "The Exact Name." Ezekiel's writings have had a long-lasting influence on Indian literature.