Sunday, August 23, 2015
Translated by Arvind Shah
This book is selection of 22 famous
poems of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee from his two books ‘Meri Ikyavan Kavitayen’
(My 51 Poems) and ‘Na Dainyam Na Palayanam’ (Neither coward nor an escapist).
The poems are rooted in ancestral cultural heritage and address the ever
relevant day-to-day facets of life. The poems emanate from Indian ethos and
create a relationship to share same throb between the poet and the reader with
spontaneity and belonging. The delicacy of translating a master language
craftsman’s poetry which is embedded in deep human sentiment that sprouts
patriotic fervor has been done with enthusiasm and skill.
Arvind Shah, in section one of the
book has selected and translated the poems, He, in writing the translations of
the poems has to a great extent met the difficult challenge of keeping alive
the sensitivity of the original, theme and form. Section two of the book has
poems written by him on the various facets of the personality of Shri Atal
Bihari Vajpayee which portray his biographical sketch with delicate touch.
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee has been a
patriotic social activist since early childhood, when the country was still
under British colonial rule. He started writing poetry during school days. Ha
has always been a poet at heart keeping social sensitivity. He develops
intimate relationship with fellow human beings and the nation with intense feelings
which find expression in his poetry. He is a critically acclaimed poet.
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee has been an
influence on the Indian society. He, as an illustrious parliamentarian and an
intellectual with deep understanding on national and international affairs has
been an active participant in shaping India’s post-Independence-domestic and
foreign policies. He commands respect for his liberal worldwide and commitment
to democratic ideals. He was Prime Minister of India through three democratic
mandates.
Arvind Shah is a poet, translator and
a children’s writer. His publications include children’s books, poems and
translations. His translations represent the sentiments of the poet.
Book: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Selected poems
Translated: Arvind Shah
ISBN: 978-93-5048-432-6
Language: English
Price: INR 200 (Shipping/Courier Charges Extra)
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