From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation,
search  Chhayavaad (Hindi: छायावाद) ("romanticism") refers to
the era of Neo-romanticism in Hindi literature particularly
Hindi poetry, 1922–1938,[1] and was marked by an upsurge of
romantic and humanist content. Chhayavad was marked by a renewed
sense of the self and personal expression, visible in the
writings of time. It is known for its leaning towards themes of
love and nature, as well as an individualistic reappropriation
of the Indian tradition in a new form of mysticism, expressed
through a subjective voice.   In, Chhayavad Yug is 1918 to 1937,
and is preceded by Bharatendu Yug (1868–1900), and Dwivedi Yug
(1900–1918), and is in turn, followed by the Contemporary
Period, 1937 onwards.[1][2]  Chhayavad continued till later half
of 1930s, when the golden era of modern Hindi poetry was
gradually replaced by social didacticism inspired by the
uprising nationalist fervour, when some of the later poets of
this era, like Dinkar, Mahadevi and Bachchan