Literary Concepts of Kazi Nazrul Islam has inspired many activists and revolutionists from his large collection of poetry and music with themes, such as religion, spiritualism and humanity. For his tremendous contribution towards the field of music, literature and art; Kazi Nazrul Islam was honoured by the Government of India with the prestigious "Padma Bhushan Award" in 1960.

Poems of Kazi Nazrul Islam
Kazi Nazrul Islam wrote many of his most meaningful poems while he was busy in journalistic work. He wrote poetry and song as he felt the urge to write and had to be taken only for what he was. The young generation was particularly enchanted by him. Alliteration and other methods of musical effect figured prominently in his poems. Particular mention needs to be made of his poems for children which appeal directly to children"s imagination and have become very popular with them. Many of these poems have the effect of moving the child"s imagination to greatness. Kazi Nazrul Islam may thus be regarded as having commanded complete freedom of the realm of poetry and song.

Short Stories and Novels of Kazi Nazrul Islam
The short stories and novels of Kazi Nazrul Islam present particularly of love and similar passions; but they are more of the nature of an account of human experience than a logical treatment of complicated ups and downs in human relationship. Revolutionary idealism and love overwhelmed by social disparity lend political overtones to some of his stories and novels. As an essayist, Kazi Nazrul Islam"s speciality has been his passionate reaction, in vibrant style and language to current problems.

Publications of Kazi Nazrul Islam
Contemporary writers have noticed; the tremendous enthusiasm with which Kazi Nazrul Islam"s political writings used to be received especially his articles in "Dhumketu". Every week, on the day of publication of the paper, hundreds of people waited at street corners for the hawkers to come and there was a scramble for copies. The British Government not only banned them but saw to it that they were destroyed. Only a few saved in private collections have survived. His articles state that youths must give the first place to the fight for life and not be inhibited by religious injunctions. Other articles give clarion calls for sacrifice of life, for pledging everything, including life, to the destruction of evil. The style and vigour of his language worked sharply upon the people"s minds. For young men and women they worked as catalysts to action.

As a litterateur, Kazi Nazrul Islam has been in a class by himself. The note of rebellion in his poetry, the passionate sweep of his creation, and his free sojourn in the realm of improvised melodies, marked him apart. He was concerned to use his natural talents to voice the joys, sorrows, loves, fears and struggles of the people with whom his kinship of heart was complete.