Böcker av Anand Thakore

Spanning poems written over two decades, Anand Thakore's In Praise of Boneis a significant achievement. It displays his deep knowledge of the poeticform. He has written nocturnes and aubades, villanelles and sonnets, odesand dramatic monologues, apostrophes and ekphrastic poems, hymns andblues, picking the perfect tempo and tone to suit the contents. The poemsin this collection are seeped in a wide range of emotions. They bravelylinger in the intensity of feelings, be it grief or joy or wonder or outrage.By accepting experiences without judgement, the poems invite readers toimmerse themselves in the present fully and live life without fear. There isdeep, philosophical seeking here and this includes shades of self-loathing andregret as well. There is humour and sardonic wit at play too. The poems alsocelebrate moments of genuine human connection, raising many insightfulquestions about the nature of the self and its bond to others.The selected poems from the Mughal Sequence weave a shimmering tapestryto give voice to Indian history. They share intimate glimpses of the lives ofhistorical figures such as Humayun, Gulbadan Begum, daughter of EmperorBabur and Emperor Babur himself, and the Koh-i-Noor diamond, once a partof Mughal ruler Shah Jahan's throne which was then acquired by the British.Poems such as 'Puppet's Life Ends on String' and 'Buddhist Monk Hangs Self'are inspired by contemporary events.This landmark collection eloquently captures the nuances of both history andmodernity, embracing tragedy and joy with equal grace.