Author Description

The Bird of Time: Songs of Life, Death and the Spring is a collection of poems written by Sarojini Naidu and published in 1912. The book comprises a total of 67 poems that are divided into three sections. The first section, Songs of Life, contains poems that celebrate the beauty and joy of life. The second section, Songs of Death, explores the theme of mortality and the inevitability of death. The final section, Songs of the Spring, is a tribute to the season of renewal and growth.Naidu's poems are known for their lyrical quality, vivid imagery, and emotional depth. Her writing often reflects her own experiences as a woman, a mother, and a nationalist. Many of her poems also draw inspiration from Indian mythology and folklore.The Bird of Time is considered one of Naidu's most significant works and is widely regarded as a classic of Indian literature. It has been translated into several languages and continues to be studied and celebrated by scholars and readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.