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Gabbilamu

Gabbilamu

Paperback

General PoetryGeneral SociologyGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1178727858
ISBN13: 9781178727852
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Aug 28 2011
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Telugu

Gabbilamu (The Bat) by J. Jashuva is a seminal work of modern Telugu poetry. Published in 1945, this powerful poem is a poignant critique of social injustice and untouchability in India. Modeled after Kalidasa's Meghadutam, Jashuva reimagines the messenger as a bat, an outcast among birds, to carry the Dalit poet's plea to Lord Shiva in Kashi. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, Gabbilamu expresses the anguish and suffering of the marginalized, while also asserting their dignity and humanity. A landmark in Dalit literature, the poem continues to resonate with readers for its unflinching portrayal of social inequality and its enduring message of hope and resilience.

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