Our Poets Mentioned in ‘Literature, Critique, and Empire Today’

Some of our books published recently have been featured in ‘Literature, Critique, and Empire Today’. Here is what the prestigious journal had to say: “Purabi Bhattacharya’s Even Birds Go Home brings together her experience of being an outsider in her birthplace, Shillong.” “Abdul Jamil Urfi, Professor at the University of Delhi, has brought out Shouting at the Dead. The poems reflect a gentle humour and wit that is endearing. The essay, “My Journey in Poetry Appreciation” (included in the […]

‘Hikayat Pandawa Lima’ Featured in ‘The Book Review’

Harry Aveling’s Hikayat Pandawa Lima, published by Writers Workshop, has been reviewed by Dr Pradip Bhattacharya in The Book Review. He says of the book: “Chock-full of adventures and romance, the flavour is much like the Kathasaritsagara (c. 11th century) and Dashakumaracharita (c. 8th century). Aveling’s introduction provides a valuable framework for reading the chronicle. The publisher Ananda Lal’s list of original Sanskrit names of major characters is extremely helpful in navigating through the plethora of persona peopling the chronicle. […]