Toru Dutt

About Toru Dutt

Toru Dutt was a Bengali translator and poet from the Indian subcontinent, who wrote in English and French, in what was then British India. She is seen as one of the founding figures of Anglo-Indian literature, alongside Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, Manmohan Ghose, and Sarojini Naidu. She died at just 21.

Selected Quotes

"Hark! Lakshman! Hark, again that cry!It is, it is my husband's voice!

— Toru Dutt

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ChristmasThe sky is dark, the snow descends:

— Toru Dutt

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Poetry & Stories

About Toru Dutt

Toru Dutt was a Bengali translator and poet from the Indian subcontinent, who wrote in English and French, in what was then British India. She is seen as one of the founding figures of Anglo-Indian literature, alongside Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, Manmohan Ghose, and Sarojini Naidu. She died at just 21.

Toru Dutt: Quick Answers

Who is Toru Dutt?

Toru Dutt was a Bengali translator and poet from the Indian subcontinent, who wrote in English and French, in what was then British India. She is seen as one of the founding figures of Anglo-Indian literature, alongside Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, Manmohan Ghose, and Sarojini Naidu.

When was Toru Dutt born?

Toru Dutt was born on 4 March 1856.

Where can I read Toru Dutt's poetry?

Kavishala has 6 poems and stories by Toru Dutt, free to read on this page, along with selected quotes you can share.