Correspondence and Mentorship of Sarojini Naidu
Poet involved
What happened
Beginning in 1896 in London, Arthur Symons met and began an extensive correspondence with Indian poet Sarojini Naidu, offering advice on her work and later writing the introduction to her debut collection.
Literary impact
This relationship highlighted Symons' role in internationalizing English literature, encouraging Naidu's poetic voice with insights drawn from his Symbolist expertise. It expanded his own cultural perspectives, influencing cross-cultural themes in his criticism and reinforcing his commitment to lyricism and mysticism across traditions.
Source: Wikipedia
