Man
Poetry
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Kazi Nazrul Islam
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Key Facts
Title Name: Man (Manush)
Published Date: 1922 (First published in the collection “Samyabadi”)
Poet’s Name: Kazi Nazrul Islam
Genre: Humanist and Philosophical Poem (Social and Spiritual Protest Poetry)
Tone: Bold, Compassionate, and Revolutionary.
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Summary
Song of Equality: Kazi Nazrul Islam begins his poem “Manush” with a proud and clear declaration of equality. He sings, “There is nothing greater than man, more majestic than man.” Through this line, he declares his faith in the greatness of human beings. According to Nazrul, there are no differences among people based on race, caste, country, or religion. Every man is equal and belongs to...
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Themes
Humanity and Equality: Nazrul celebrates human dignity above all divisions. He believes every person, regardless of caste, creed, or religion, is equal. Humanity itself is the greatest faith, and love for mankind is the truest worship.
Religious Hypocrisy: The poem exposes false religious leaders who ignore the poor and hungry. They close temples and mosques to real human suffering. Nazrul...
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