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    The Seduction of Delhi
    The Seduction of Delhi
    The Seduction of Delhi
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    The Seduction of Delhi

    By Abhay K.

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    Delhi has been widely described as a dry, energy draining place, even a hermaphrodite…the authors attempts in the book to prove otherwise. At first glance, his short, epigrammatic poems might appear just flaccid snapshots or single-boned vignettes of an outsider in a mad and sprawling metropolis known these days for its infamous gang rapes. But a closer look reveals how the poet steps back to withdraw his self into a cocoon, to gain an artistic poise and to empower each and every item, object, relic, monument and figure - a distinct voice and color. Lal Quila, Jantar Mantar, a flower girl, an auto rickshaw, Connaught Place, a house maid, Rahim, Jamun tree, Ghalib or Dara Shikoh walk with their first person personas in the lanes of Delhi conjuring a memorable recital, a jam that defines the essence of this legendary city…'Seduction of Delhi' is an artistic triumph in many ways…”
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
    Release dateJun 19, 2017
    ISBN9789386606631
    The Seduction of Delhi
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    Abhay K.

    Abhay K. (b.1980) is the author of a memoir and nine poetry collections including The Magic of Madagascar, The Alphabets of Latin America, The Eight-eyed Lord of Kathmandu and The Seduction of Delhi. He is the editor of CAPITALS, New Brazilian Poems, Great Indian Poems and The Bloomsbury Book of Great Indian Love Poems. His poems have been published in over 100 literary journals across the world including Poetry Salzburg Review. He received the SAARC Literary Award in 2013 and was invited to record his poems at the Library of Congress in Washington DC in 2018. His poem-song 'Earth Anthem' has been translated into over 120 global languages and is performed across the globe. www.abhayk.com

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      The Seduction of Delhi - Abhay K.

      The Seduction of Delhi

      Abhay K.

      © Abhay K., 2014

      First Published, 2014

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage or retrieval system, without prior permission in writing from the copyright holder.

      No responsibility for loss caused to any individual or organization acting on or refraining from action as a result of the material in this publication can be accepted by Bloomsbury India or the author/editor.

      BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING INDIA PVT. LTD.

      London New Delhi New York Sydney

      ISBN: 978-93-86606-63-1

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      Published by Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd.

      Second Floor, Building No.4

      DDA Complex LSC, Pocket C – 6 & 7

      Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070

      Tarshito’s artworks are in response to Abhay K.’s poems and have been created with Chiapparino Teresa, Giangregorio Pamela, Laluz Ryan Arvee, Lamarca Valeria, Montedoro Mariangela, Nocella Alessandro, Pedone Rosaria, Sciannimanico Maria and Ventura Francesco. The author’s views are personal.

      Cover Image: Sheesh Gumbad by Tarshito

      Design: Bina Sarkar Ellias

      The publisher believes that the contents of this book do not violate any existing copyright/intellectual property of others in any manner whatsoever. However, in case any source has not been duly attributed, the publisher may be notified in writing for necessary action.

      for

      My beloved Delhi,

      the palimpsest city

      PREFACE

      There must be very few cities in the world which have the history of Delhi. A history replete with empires and kings, looters and emperors, refinement and destruction, poetry and poverty, prosperity

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