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Alok Dhanwa
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Binding
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Number of Pages
80
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a poetry collection presenting the first bookโlength English translation of a celebrated Hindi poetโs work, giving voice to Indiaโs marginalized communities and their ongoing struggles. The central themes are justice, identity, and resistance set against a backdrop of political upheaval. The intended readers include poetry lovers, students of modern Indian literature, and readers seeking socially engaged storytelling. The tone is urgent, compassionate, and hopeful, inviting readers to witness resilience and imagine change.
The content is presented as a sequence of tightly crafted poems rendered in clear, accessible English while preserving the original cadence and intensity. It moves between rural landscapes and urban tensions, linking everyday endurance to broader political critique and offering a vivid portrait of a turbulent era in contemporary Indian life.
Reading feels intimate and reflective: the verses invite careful consideration, discussion, and personal connection to the voices of workers, peasants, and others at the margins. The translation makes this material approachable for readers new to Hindi poetry while preserving power and rhythm, encouraging readers to revisit lines and discover new layers with each encounter.
Readers finish with a deeper understanding of contemporary India's social fabric, a broadened perspective on resilience, and a heightened appreciation for poetry as a conduit for critique and hope. The collection invites ongoing reflection, curiosity, and a sense that meaningful change can begin in the heart of a poem.
Product Details
Author
Alok Dhanwa
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
80
Language
English
SKU
9781803095073
ISBN
9781803095073
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15.88x0.76x23.5cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 599
โน 570
โน 29 Off