The Mahabharata is an epic Sanskrit poem attributed to the sage Vyasa, consisting of over 100,000 verses.

Kalidasa, also known as the Shakespeare of India, is considered one of the greatest poets and dramatists in Sanskrit literature.

Rabindranath Tagore, the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, is renowned for his lyrical poetry and exploration of themes like nationalism, spirituality, and social justice.

Modernism, a literary and artistic movement, emerged in the early 20th century, rejecting traditional forms and embracing experimentation, fragmentation, and ambiguity.

Premchand, also known as Munshi Premchand, is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Hindi literature and is celebrated for his realistic and poignant portrayal of rural life and social issues.

Mirza Ghalib, a prominent Urdu and Persian poet, is celebrated for his lyrical verses, intricate wordplay, and exploration of themes like love, loss, and the complexities of human existence.

The Progressive Writers' Movement was a literary movement in India during the 1930s and 1940s that sought to promote progressive ideas and social change through literature.

Harivansh Rai Bachchan, also known as 'Bachchan', is regarded as one of the most significant Hindi poets of the 20th century, known for his introspective and philosophical verses.

Jayanta Mahapatra is an Indian poet, editor, and critic known for his powerful and evocative verses, often exploring themes of love, nature, and spirituality.

Bhau Rangari, also known as Bhau Rangari, is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Marathi literature, known for his realistic portrayal of urban life and social issues.

A.K. Ramanujan was an Indian poet, translator, and scholar known for his experimental and avant-garde style, often exploring themes of identity, language, and the nature of reality.

Pablo Neruda, a Chilean poet, diplomat, and politician, is considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century, known for his lyrical verses and exploration of themes like love, loss, and the human condition.

Jayanta Mahapatra is an Indian poet, editor, and critic known for his powerful and evocative verses, often exploring themes of love, nature, and spirituality.

Bhau Rangari, also known as Bhau Rangari, is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Marathi literature, known for his realistic portrayal of urban life and social issues.

A.K. Ramanujan was an Indian poet, translator, and scholar known for his experimental and avant-garde style, often exploring themes of identity, language, and the nature of reality.