HASH TIME WITH SUMIT Sumit Singh

The name Augustan Age is applied to a 'classical' period in the literature of any nation , especially to the 18th century in England and, less frequently, to the 17th century - the age of Corneille, Racine, and Molière - in France . English Augustan Age is said to be in the reign of Queen Anne (1702–14) , when writers such as Alexander Pope, Joseph Addison, Sir Richard Steele, John Gay, and Matthew Prior flourished . The main themes of this age are patriotism, love, and nature . In this episode we took one of spiritual poet , ALEXANDER POPE and his poem ODE ON SOLITUDE and tried to present it in a more soul soothing way . Alexander Pope wrote Ode on Solitude in 1700, at the age of twelve. At the time, Pope had just moved to a small estate by a forest, in a small village far from the main British towns. His family had been forced to live there because of their Catholic faith, and it could be here, in the village now known as Popeswood that the young child found his ideals in solitude, undoubtedly being inspired by his new natural landscape, particularly the Windsor Forest . It was also at this time that Pope’s formal education ended, another unfortunate result of being Catholic at the time. However, instead of giving up on learning altogether, Pope attempted to educate himself, drawing on classical literature, paying particular attention to well-known poets of the era . Hope this episode added a valuable essence to your day and life . Enjoy !

Knowing people with similar interests and have lovely conversations with them throughout has always been my favourite . On this episode of the podcast we have interviewed Aryan Verma , author of the anthology SILENCE IN CHAOS , an ardent writer and a wonderful person . He's a UPSC aspirant , but enjoys writing pieces a lot , for him poetry is a place for jotting out his feelings that can't be provoked to everyone . He also shared some genuine experiences and advices , which will surely help the budding ones . We had a great time together . I got to know more of writing and also about him . Overall it was splendid conversation with a lovely being , hope it'd enjoice your day . Hear it out !

The Puritan age , was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic “rebirth” following the Middle Ages. Generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art. It had artists , that were going through mental issues and emotional heartbreaks . In this very episode we took over one of the greatest poets of this era , JOHN MILTON and his poem , HOW SOON HATH TIME and tried to take out a little more of it . The poem was written in early 1630s . It is based on the theme of an interplay between time and youth .This poem is one of the most intriguing and poignant classic poems. The basic premises are time and its cavalier indifference to individualistic attitude irrespective altogether. The poem owing to its strength and vigor has stood the test of millenniums as a firm ode to Puritan age poetry among other notables such as Paradise Lost, Samson Agonistes and Lycidas. The poem was a vital literary work in a long movement of poetry stirring in England . Hope this poem gave essence to your ears and added value to your life . Enjoy !

The Renaissance period , was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic “rebirth” following the Middle Ages. Generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art. It had artists , that were going through mental issues and emotional heartbreaks and also there were some who wrote about nature love and philosophy. In this very episode we took over one of the poets of this era , THOMAS CAMPION and his poem , NEVER LOVE UNLESS YOU CAN and tried to take out a little more of it . The poem is based on the theme of emotional breakdown and relationship . This poem was published , in 16th century , and discusses the characteristic trait of the male side . Hope this episode added happiness and positivity to your day.

Writing is something which evolves with conversation to someone who has experience in it and by reading stuffs of course .
On this episode of the podcast we have interviewed Rachana Mannath , who is former assistant , professional content writer and strategist for last six years , and is actively working on instagram creating great content . She has enthrusted her whole experience , her upbringing , about her passion and what does she think of poetry specifically in this . We had fun time talking to each other , I got to know more about the art of writing and also about her . Overall it was a power - packed session , hope it'd add value to your day . Listen up !

Elizabethan era was all about love and it's consequences . In this very first episode we took over one of the poets of this era , EDMUND SPENSER and his poem , FROM THE AMORETTI ( SONNET NO. 75 ) and tried to know and feel a little more of it . The poem is based on the theme of love and immortality. Sonnet 75 is part of Amoretti, a sonnet cycle that describes Spenser’s courtship and marriage to Elizabeth Boyle. Amoretti was published in 1595 and it included 89 sonnets and a series of short poems called Anacreontics and Epithalamion. The volume was titled “ Amoretti and Epithalamion. Written not long since by Edmund Spenser ”. Hope this poem added happiness and beauty to your day