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.
He started out as an important poet, being published in the first three volumes of Tar Saptak, series of anthologies (1943), which marked a transition in Hindi literature, from the prevalent Chhayavaad movement; this led to the initiation of Prayogvaad Experimentalism in Hindi poetry, and developing along with Pragativaad Progressivism, eventually led to the creation of the 'Nayi Kahani' (New Story) movement, Modernism .
Harivansh Rai Shrivastav alias Bachchan (Hindi: हरिवंश राय बच्चन) (27 November 1907 – 18 January 2003) was a noted Indian poet of Chhayavaad literary movement (romantic upsurge) of early 20th century Hindi literature.