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Nine Indian Women Poets: An Anthology is a collection of poems written by nine Indian women poets. It’s a reflection of the nature of themes adopted by contemporary Indian women poets. Summary Of The Book Nine Indian Women Poets: An Anthology brings together a collection of poems written by Indian women poets over two generations post-independence. These poems exhibit the growing maturity of the styles and themes adopted by these women writers in their poetry. Each poem evokes a different feeling within the reader. Some are ironic and witty, while others are poignant and passionate. It’s not the diversity in these poets’ style that makes Nine Indian Women Poets: An Anthology an attractive read, but it's the depth and profundity of the subjects, including the writers’ craftsmanship and use of language. These poems were written by poets who lived and wrote poetry across two generations post-independence. Tara Patel, Kamala Das, Imtiaz Dharker, Charmayne D’Souza, Melanie Silgardo, Mamta Kalia, Sujata Bhatt, Smita Agarwal, and Eunice de Souza are the Indian women poets whose poetry is featured in this anthology. Each poem is preceded by a brief introduction to the poet’s life and work. And, the book as a whole contains a general introduction describing the work of Indian women poets since 1000 BC. It also talks about other critical works and relevant anthologies. Anyone with an interest in contemporary poetry, and Indian English literature in general, will find Nine Indian Women Poets: An Anthology a highly insightful read. About Eunice de Souza Eunice de Souza is a poet, novelist, and literary critic of the contemporary era. She is the author of the books Dev & Simran: A Novel, Dangerlok, Ways of Belonging, and Fix. Eunice was born and brought up in Pune. She graduated from Marquette University with an M.A. in English Literature, and from the University of Mumbai with a Ph.D. She took up teaching at the St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, and retired as the Head of the Department at the university. She has also engaged in theater, and has acted in and directed theater plays. Besides writing, Eunice has also been the editor of many anthologies, in addition to writing a weekly column for Mumbai Mirror.