Nissim Ezekiel Indian poet and playwright Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nissim-Ezekiel Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Sophia Decherney Sophia Decherney is a freelance writer at Encyclopædia Britannica. Sophia Decherney Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jan 27, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Quick Facts Born: December 16, 1924, Bombay [now Mumbai], India (Show more) Died: January 9, 2004, Mumbai (Show more) Nissim Ezekiel (born December 16, 1924, Bombay [now Mumbai], India—died January 9, 2004, Mumbai) was an Indian Jewish poet and playwright who wrote in English. His major works of poetry include “Night of the Scorpion” (1965), “The Patriot” (1977), and The Unfinished Man (1960). His work attracted criticism both during his life and after because of the reflection of British colonial influences in his preferred language and themes. Even so, he became known as one of the founders of the English vernacular literary genre in India. Born in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India, to an affluent educated family, Ezekiel belonged ...(100 of 769 words)

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