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Bombay Poets (or, Bombay School of Poets) is one which is known to redefine Indian English poetry. The school began in the 1960s, and have flourished ever since. It has includes persons who have also changed the perception of Indian poetry by performing in cultural hubs such as Soho, London, New York, and many more of such places. Their selected works have also been achieved at the Cornell Library. [1]
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Bombay Poets was one of the founding school of poets of Indian English literature of the post-independence era, consisting of both prose and verse. It was located in the geographical located in Bombay. Several members of the same are credited with redefining Indian English poetry as well as the perception of Indian poets abroad. The school began in the 1960s with prominent names like Nissim Ezekiel, R. Parthasarathy, Dom Moraes, Adil Jussawalla and many more gathering at Kala Ghoda where they would all sit and discuss about literature, present their own works & critically analyse others work. Due to their international acclaim, they have also performed their works at cultural capitals like Soho, New York, and many more of such places. Their selected works have also been achieved at the Cornell University Library.