{"product_id":"9780670096862","title":"The Penguin Book Of Indian Poets","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis authoritative poetry collection brings together a wide range of Indian poets writing in English, revealing a vibrant, global conversation about what it means to write from India. Its central aim is to broaden our sense of Indian verse by including voices across continents, in dialogue and in solitary reflection. It is intended for poetry lovers, students of literature, and curious readers who enjoy thoughtful, expansive literary histories. The tone is expansive, reverent, and inviting, balancing scholarly depth with accessible storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe content is presented as a rich, multi-voiced experience: a curated mix of lost, uncollected, and out-of-print poems alongside essays that situate each body of work in its cultural moment, all complemented by a visual archive of portraits. The reading journey moves between lyric, argument, and portraiture, inviting readers to hear poets in dialogue with history and with one another.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders encounter a distinctive blend of forms—clear prose contextualization, thoughtfully sequenced poems, and archival imagery that deepens understanding of the poets’ lives and times. This structure makes exploration approachable for newcomers and rewarding for seasoned readers, encouraging rereading and cross-referencing across periods and themes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes lost, uncollected, and out-of-print poems by renowned poets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssays place entire bodies of work in precise cultural and historical contexts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich black-and-white portrait archive provides intimate glimpses into poets' lives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational scope with voices from across the Indian diaspora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix of lyric, narrative, and critical writing that invites dialogue between form and idea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible, scholarly presentation that supports study, reflection, and discovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a deeper appreciation for the diversity and evolution of Indian poetry in English, a broadened sense of its global reach, and a toolkit for literary analysis that can be used in classrooms or personal study. The book cultivates curiosity, critical thinking, and lasting inspiration by revealing connections between poets, ideas, and historical moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540594569433,"sku":"BK0446678","price":1615.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/91e_wCmrnoL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776664519","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780670096862","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}