Sarojini Naidu & Mary C. Sturgeon 
The Bird of Time – Songs of Life, Death & The Spring 
With a Chapter from ‘Studies of Contemporary Poets’ by Mary C. Sturgeon

First published in 1912, “The Bird of Time – Songs of Life, Death & The Spring” is a fantastic collection of beautiful poetry by Indian poet and activist Sarojini Naidu (1879–1949). Naidu (1879–1949) was an Indian political activist and poet. She was a staunch proponent of women’s emancipation, civil rights, and anti-imperialistic ideas, playing an important role in India’s struggle for independence from colonial rule. Her work as a poet includes both children’s poems and others with more mature themes including patriotism, romance, and tragedy, earning her the sobriquet “Nightingale of India”. Her most famous work is ‘In the Bazaars of Hyderabad’ (1912), which remains widely read to this day. This vintage book is highly recommended for fans of Indic literature and is not to be missed by lovers of Naidu’s unforgettable work. Other notable works by this author include: “The Broken Wing – Songs of Love, Death & Destiny’ (1917) and “Muhammad Jinnah: An Ambassador of Unity” (1919). This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete with an introductory chapter from ‘Studies of Contemporary Poets’ by Mary C. Sturgeon.