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Discover the profound world of contemporary Indian poetry with Arvind Krishna Mehrotra's remarkable collection. This beautifully curated book, published by Giramondo Publishing in 2016, transcends borders, merging the subtle elegance of Indian literary traditions with the vigor of modern poetic expression. With an ISBN of 9781925336078, this brand new edition includes decades worth of Mehrotra's poignant poems, showcasing his unique blend of clarity and surreal imagery. Influenced by the surrealists and the Beats, Mehrotra's work resonates with a colloquial ease, making it accessible while inviting introspection. This collection does more than just document his life; it elevates the ordinary to extraordinary heights, offering readers a glimpse into the magic hidden within everyday moments. You'll find celebrated translations of the fifteenth-century Bakhti poet Kabir alongside new works that reflect Mehrotra's personal journey, exploring themes of dignity, continuity, and the ephemeral nature of existence. Ideal for those looking to immerse themselves in Indian poetry, this collection appeals to both novice readers and seasoned literature enthusiasts alike. Note that shipping for this item is free, and you can expect delivery to take up to 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled, so be sure you're ready to enrich your library with this captivating work.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925336078
Year: 2016
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
We think of contemporary Indian writing as sharing the same teeming quality as the country itself. But the simplicity and clarity of Arvind Krishna Mehrotra's poems point to another Indian literary tradition, one based on understatement and resonance, enhanced in Mehrotra's case by the influence of the surrealists and William Carlos Williams, and the Beats, the first enhancing his focus on the image, the second giving a colloquial ease to the language of his poetry. In this respect he is closely related to our Australian poets who developed their craft in the 1970s and 1980s. His poetry discovers dignity and continuity in ordinary detail, while raising it to a magical or dream-like intensity. At the same time it offers glimpses into his own life and history, fixing and extending the moment in modest yet compelling ways. This collection brings together Mehrotra's poems written over more than four decades, and includes many new poems, as well as his celebrated translations of the fifteenth-century Bakhti poet Kabir, and those of more recent poets working in traditions similar to his own.Mehrotra is the author of four previous books of poetry and a collection of essays Partial Recall (2012), the author-translator of Songs of Kabir (2011), and the editor of the Oxford India anthology Twelve Modern Indian Poets (1992). He was raised in Allahabad and Dehradun, where he now lives, in northern India, in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925336078
Year: 2016
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
We think of contemporary Indian writing as sharing the same teeming quality as the country itself. But the simplicity and clarity of Arvind Krishna Mehrotra's poems point to another Indian literary tradition, one based on understatement and resonance, enhanced in Mehrotra's case by the influence of the surrealists and William Carlos Williams, and the Beats, the first enhancing his focus on the image, the second giving a colloquial ease to the language of his poetry. In this respect he is closely related to our Australian poets who developed their craft in the 1970s and 1980s. His poetry discovers dignity and continuity in ordinary detail, while raising it to a magical or dream-like intensity. At the same time it offers glimpses into his own life and history, fixing and extending the moment in modest yet compelling ways. This collection brings together Mehrotra's poems written over more than four decades, and includes many new poems, as well as his celebrated translations of the fifteenth-century Bakhti poet Kabir, and those of more recent poets working in traditions similar to his own.Mehrotra is the author of four previous books of poetry and a collection of essays Partial Recall (2012), the author-translator of Songs of Kabir (2011), and the editor of the Oxford India anthology Twelve Modern Indian Poets (1992). He was raised in Allahabad and Dehradun, where he now lives, in northern India, in the foothills of the Himalayas.