Arvind Krishna Mehrotra Bücher

The collection features a unique blend of everyday observations and historical reimagining, bringing figures like Ghalib and Abd al-Rahim Khan-i-Khanan to life through an intimate lens. Mehrotra's exploration of personal artifacts and letters from his Lahore home adds a layer of immediacy and nostalgia, transforming history into something both familiar and surreal. This first new poetry collection in twenty-five years captures the essence of time and memory with a distinct and poignant voice.

The collection showcases Arvind Krishna Mehrotra's poetry spanning from 1969 to 2016, blending the ordinary with the extraordinary and intertwining autobiographical elements with the fantastical. Significant attention is given to his translations from various Indian languages, which comprise a third of the volume. The anthology includes selections from notable works like The Absent Traveller and Songs of Kabir, featuring contributions from poets across two millennia, illustrating the rich tapestry of Indian poetry.