This Open Educational Resource presents a simplified summary and explanation of the poem “The Coromandel Fishers” by Sarojini Naidu, one of the prominent poets of Indian English literature and a freedom fighter often called the “Nightingale of India.” The presentation explains the poem in a clear and structured manner for undergraduate students studying Indian English poetry. It introduces the context of the poem and describes the lives of fishermen living along the Coromandel Coast of South India. The slides discuss how the leader of the fishermen calls his companions to begin their work at dawn, symbolising courage, unity, and dedication to livelihood. The resource also explores the symbolic meaning of the poem. While it depicts the daily life of fishermen, the poem metaphorically reflects the spirit of India’s freedom movement. The fishermen represent patriotic Indians who must awaken and strive together for national freedom. Through simple explanations, the presentation highlights themes such as: human relationship with nature courage and unity among workers symbolism in Indian English poetry the nationalist spirit in Sarojini Naidu’s poetry The material is designed as a classroom teaching aid, particularly useful for undergraduate students studying Indian English literature, poetry analysis, and literary appreciation.
SRINIVAS NOOJILLA (Mon,) studied this question.