Literature

This poem is a satirical take on the two institutions namely the church and family.It is based around a father named Francis X D'Souza who is entitled as "father of the year".Irony lies in the fact that the title is "Catholic Mother" but the role of the catholic mother is negligible in the poem.This poem shows how the role of women is taken for granted and overshadowed by the male dominated society.The person addressed as the father of the year is actually given this title because he has fathered seven children in seven years,and such a count is recognized by that society as a sign of prowess.Whereas the mother's effort is unrecognized by the society.what appears glorious and the cause of celebration is ironically a form of criticism of governmental family planning policies.This father in the name of religion opposes the family planning policy implied in India,he believed "India will suffer for her wicked ways".Two other members of the church-Par

The early 20th century poetry and fiction found an interesting outlet in small periodicals which focused on experimental literature,usually avant-grade and non-commercial.Little magazines first made its entry in the 1880's and have been received by selective audience since then.Technically a little magazine refers to any of the periodical publication devoted to serious literary writings..The word 'little' refers to the fact that they usually had a very small readership.The first little magazine was-Poetry:A magazine of verse.Few others are-The Little Review,The Egoist,Modern Review,Voices etc.One of the principles behind the publication of little magazines is providing a platform to upcoming writers and artists who are not granted opportunity to have their compositions printed in the mainstream journals..These magazines have provided great scope for experimentation and launched new styles and modes in twentieth century literature.With the help of these magazines new ideas