Discover the pivotal role of Arun Kolatkar in shaping literary modernism in India with Laetitia Zecchini’s essential study. Moving beyond established literary genealogies, this book explores Kolatkar’s unique journey, from his roots in Marathi oral traditions to his global influences. Zecchini uncovers how his masterful bilingualism and outsider perspective redefined Indian poetry, blurring lines between ‘Indian’ and ‘Western’ sources. Essential for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of modern Indian literature and cultural history.