K.V. Dominic Criticism and Commentary: Essential Readings Companion

Peek inside the mind one of Contemporary Indias most influential poets Inside this book youll find Dr. Ramesh Chandra Mukhopadhyaya one of the most erudite philosopher-critics of India brilliantly evaluating his compatriot English poet K.V. Dominic. Among the contemporary English poets of India Dr. K.V. Dominic has established an unchallengeable position of his own. Through his poetry collections Winged Reason Write Son Write Multicultural Symphony Contemporary Concerns and Beyond and K.V. Dominic: Essential Readings and Study Guide Dominic has beautifully portrayed themes of environmental social political and humanitarian concerns. Mukhopadhyaya with his unique style critically and philosophically studies not only Dominics poetry but also the poet himself as a person with his background of family town state and country. Being a master of Indian as well as western philosophy Mukhopadhyaya digs out the philosophic thoughts lying hidden in many of the poems. In addition his depth in English and Sanskrit literature has enabled him to make comparisons of Dominics poems to those of the legends. Dominics poetry reflects India. This is the base of the study by Mukhopadhyaya who has taught literature and authored books. He finds Dominics poetry irresistible. I add that Mukhopadyayas book is enlightening and also irresistible. His study is a compassionate painting of Dominics poetry with the shades that are eternal. --Dr. Stephen Gill Canadian poet and novelist Dr. Mukhopadhyayas critique is a remarkable contribution to Dominics poetry as it is systematically written with philosophical explications and comparisons to great legends as well as classical poets of the East and the West. Indeed an important addition to the existing works on this major literary figure. --Dr. Rob Harle Australian poet author and artist More than merely an analysis of Dominics poems this book is an insight into the vibrant philosophy experienced by the Indian mind that has amalgamated both the perennial bliss and the painful vicissitudes of life to foster sublime and universal notions of life. As the volume reveals the personality of the poet it invites attention to the authenticity of the impersonal theory of poetry. --Dr. S. Kumaran Indian critic scholar and academician author of Philosophical Musings for a Meaningful Life: An Analysis of K.V. Dominics Poems Learn more at www.profkvdominic.com From Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com