The Cummerbund. An Indian Poem

The Cummerbund is a collection of poems by Edward Lear, a British poet and artist. The poems are set in India and explore the culture, customs, and people of the country. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from traditional Indian poetry to more modern, free-verse styles. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and the beauty of the Indian landscape. The collection also includes a few humorous poems, such as "The Elephant and the Flea" and "The Camel and the Pig". The Cummerbund is a unique and beautiful collection of poems that will delight readers of all ages.

By Edward Lear · First published 1888 · Genre: Poetry, Indian Literature, Romanticism · 458 words

First lines

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She Sat Upon her Dobie,[1] To watch the Evening Star, And all the Punkahs[2] as they passed Cried, "My! how fair you are!" Around her bower, with quivering leaves, The tall Kamsamahs[3] grew, And Kitmutgars[4] in wild festoons Hung down from Tchokis[5] blue.

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• Work type: Poem
• Author: Edward Lear
• Date: 1888 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Poetry, Indian Literature, Romanticism
• Length: 458 words
• Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Poetry — The title of the book indicates that it is a poem, and the author is Edward Lear, a renowned poet.
• Indian Literature — The title of the book indicates that it is about Indian culture, and the poem is likely to explore Indian themes and motifs.
• Romanticism — Edward Lear was a Romantic poet, and the poem is likely to explore Romantic themes and motifs.

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1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · English · Nonsense verses · angry · around · beware · blue · bower · come

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• Calico Pie (1888)
• The Courtship of the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo (1888)
• Incidents in the Life of My Uncle Arly (1888)
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