What you'll learn

Course Description: This course offers an immersive exploration into the craft of writing poetry, guiding students through the fundamentals of poetic form, voice, imagery, and rhythm. Emphasizing both creative expression and critical technique, the course covers various poetic styles and traditions, encouraging students to experiment with free verse, formal poetry, and contemporary forms. Through a blend of writing exercises, peer workshops, and close readings of established poets, students will develop their own poetic voice while learning to analyze and revise their work with precision and insight. Whether you're a beginner or seeking to refine your skills, this course provides the tools and inspiration needed to confidently express yourself through poetry. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate understanding of key poetic devices, such as metaphor, meter, rhyme, and enjambment. 2. Compose original poems in a variety of forms and styles. 3. Critically analyze and interpret published poems using poetic terminology. 4. Develop a personal poetic voice through experimentation and revision. 5. Revise poems based on feedback and self-evaluation to enhance clarity, emotion, and impact. 6. Compile a portfolio showcasing their growth and range as a poet.

  • Explore different types of poetry (sonnets, haikus, free verse) and their unique structures.
  • Learn how to use metaphors, similes, personification, and vivid imagery to bring poems to life.
  • Study the musicality of poetry through rhyme schemes, meter, alliteration, and assonance.
  • Understand how to create a distinct poetic voice and convey emotions effectively.
  • Techniques for revising drafts to enhance clarity, impact, and emotional resonance.
  • Exercises and strategies to overcome writer’s block and spark original ideas.

Dr. Brijendra Kumar Agnihotri
Associate Professor

Dr. Brijendra Agnihotri is recognized as a credible and powerful voice in the contemporary landscape of Hindi literature. His poetic works—Yadein, Poojagni, Khwahishein and Sapno se Pare—are rich in sensitivity and emotional depth, resonating deeply with readers on an intimate level. His creative contributions are held in high esteem not only for his literary expression but also for his editorial vision. As the skilled editor of the literary magazine Madhurakshar, he enjoys considerable popularity among discerning readers. The lucidity of language, intensity of expression, and vibrancy of style are hallmarks of Dr. Agnihotri’s writing. He views literature not merely as a medium of expression but as a living dialogue rooted in the realities of life. His research-based critical work Prayag ki Sahityik Patrakarita has received high praise from scholars and remains very popular among researchers and students alike. His important work Hindi Sahitya ka Nikash, which presents a simple, accessible, and practical history of Hindi literature, establishes him as an insightful scholar of literary history. In his work Vikas ka Aadhar: Manavadhikar ("The Basis of Development: Human Rights"), he presents human concerns and constitutional perspectives through creative analysis—this work is currently used as a reference text in various academic institutions. Several works edited by him—Shodh Drishti, Shodh Pratiman, Faisle Ghadhe Jaate Hain, Ardh Satya Tum, Ajasra Srot Tum, Hindi Hain Hum, and Pt. Sohanlal Dwivedi: Chayanit Kavitayen—have enriched Hindi literature across multiple dimensions. Currently: Associate Professor (Hindi), Lovely Professional University, Punjab.