S. Kumaran

ÿInside one of Contemporary India's most Influential Poets The twenty-four papers inÿPhilosophical Musings for a Meaningful Lifeÿstudy the poetry collectionsWinged Reasonÿ(2010),ÿWrite Son, Writeÿ(2011), andÿMulticultural Symphonyÿ(2014), of Dr. K.V. Dominic and reveal his humanistic values and concept of universal brotherhood, his social criticism devoid of absurdity and obscurity, his profound concern for the marginalized sections of society, and his reverence for Nature. All the papers focus on the poet's anguish at the evils and the inhuman attitude prevalent in the society and necessitate harmony of existence. In the context of Indian English poetry, the papers find Dominic to be unique in his use of simple and plain language to address the vast canvass of human life and the neglected segment of human society. Further, the papers bring out how the universal appeal of Dominic lies in his ability to view the world as a sanctuary and acknowledge him as the promising voice of the present century for his belief in the interrelatedness of all lives that ascertains positive change in the individuals. Dr. S. Kumaran, Editor, is working as an Assistant Professor in the Postgraduate & Research Department of English, Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College, Rasipuram. He is Associate Editor of two refereed international biannual journals,ÿWriters Editors Criticsÿ(WEC) andÿInternational Journal on Multicultural Literatureÿ(IJML); and a Member of the Editorial Boards of various journals from India and abroad. "This critical study on the poetry of Dr. K.V. Dominic deserves to be read closely for evaluation and to be on the shelf of every notable library.ÿPhilosophical Musings for a Meaningful Lifeÿwill inspire scholars from the West to find rubies and diamonds in the Indian poetry of today." --Dr. Stephen Gill, Poet Laureate of Ansted University "K.V. Dominic's social consciousness is his chief forte. Not for a moment does he divert attention from the simple and innocent activities of ordinary human beings. From his lyrics originate feelings of eternal sympathy, peace, and fraternal unity." --P.C.K. Prem, critic from Himachal Pradesh, India From the World Voices Series Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com

An Analysis of K.V. Dominic's Poems

Philosophical Musings for a Meaningful Life

K.V. Dominic

Patricia Prime

T.V. Reddy

Jaydeep Sarangi

ÿWriters Editors Critics (WEC) An International Biannual Refereed Journal of English Language and Literature Volume 7, Number 2 (September 2017) ISSN: 2231?198X RESEARCH ARTICLES Sharan Speaks: Colours of Resistance and Emancipation on the White Paper - Jaydeep Sarangi Kahlil Gibran'sÿThe Prophet: An Appraisal of Life Skills - S. Kumaran Analyzing Intertextuality in Paulo Coelho?sÿManuscript Found in Accraÿ- Joji John Panicker Multicultural Ideologies in the Select Poems of K. V. Dominic: A Rendition of Poetic Insight - Parthajit Ghosh Confrontation of Democracy and Religion-Centred Politics Intriguing Khushwant Singh?s India inÿThe End of Indiaÿ- Sreedevi R and Raichel M. Sylus Pangs of Lacerated Psyche?An Analysis of Ramesh K. Srivastava?sÿMy Father?s Bad Boy: An Autobiographyÿ- Smita Das Poetry and its impact on status quo: The case of poems by Ethiopian students in the 1960s - Tesfaye Dagnew Gebrehiwot Tracing Spirituality in a Feminist Context in Khushwant Singh?sÿI Shall Not Hear the Nightingaleÿ- Kanchan Mehta A Study of the Radicalism of Daniel Defoe in the NovelÿRobinson Crusoeÿ- Iman Abdullah Al Mahdi A Socio-Psychological Analysis of Anita Desai?sÿBaumgartner?s Bombayÿ- Atul Rasika Moudgil Conflicts between the Conscious and Unconscious mind in Shashi Deshpande?sÿStrangers to Ourselvesÿ- M. Durga Devi Bio-Diversity and Deep Commitment: A Deep-Ecological Study of Bengali Dalit Poetry - Sibasis Jana A Canadian Asset: Mavis Gallant Celebrated For Her Style and Technique - M. Revathi REVIEW ARTICLES T. V. Reddy?s Insightful Survey of Indo-English Poetry - Manas Bakshi Effusion of Emotions in Manas Bakshi?sÿParnassus of Revivalÿ- S. Barathi An Economic Perspective of K V Dominic?s Short Story "Who is Responsible?" - Mousumi Ghosh Seeing Beyond Seeing: Ecstatic Epiphanies, Uncanny Realizations and Ultimate Transformation in Alexander Raju?sÿAnd Still Plays The Abyssinian Damsel on her Dulcimerÿ- Kavitha Gopalakrishnan Jacinta: A Pioneer Tribal Poet in Hindi -Fr. Varghese Paul, SJ BOOK REVIEWS O. P. Arora?s Heartbeats of Silence: A Collection of Poems - Anisha Ghosh (Paul) Natalia Molebatsi and Tiziana Pers, Elephant Woman Song - Jaydeep Sarangi Jaydeep Sarangi?s To Whom I Return Each Day - Patricia Prime SHORT STORIES A Memorable Present - Ramesh K. Srivastava Vanity Fair - T. V. Reddy A Hartal Safari in God?s Own Country - K. V. Dominic A Change for the Better - Chandramoni Narayanaswamy As You Sow - Manas Bakshi In the Light of Anamika?s Thought - Sabita Chakrabarti Another dawn ... another day... 164 - Molly Joseph POEMS How to Tear away the Self - D. C. Chambial Sitas and Savitris - D. C. Chambial The Chameleon - O. P. Arora I Walked through the Forest - O. P. Arora When I Was Thirteen - O. P. Arora Taking it from Nature - Manas Bakshi Caution - Manas Bakshi In Search of New Hues - Ketaki Datta No Bullets for No Cause - Ketaki Datta Peace Bombed to Doom - Ketaki Datta Poetry - Rajiv Khandelwal Miser - Rajiv Khandelwal Standing Alone - Rajiv Khandelwal A Hymn - Ramesh Chandra Mukhopadhyaya Life Touches - Molly Joseph The Cart - Rita De A Seat - Rita De Oh! Lord, qualify me first to utter the just - Biswanath Kundu A wish to get back to the childhood days - Biswanath Kundu A Silent Plea... - Fr. Tomson D?cotho A Helpless Witness - Fr. Tomson D?cotho Divine Incarnation - Neha Motwani Minuscule Steps - Neha Motwani List of Contributorsÿ Learn more at www.ProfKVDominic.com

Sep-17

Writers Editors Critics (WEC) Vol. 7, No. 2

S. Chelliah

Ramaswamy Subramony

Armstrong Sebastian

Poonam Wadhwa

Nirjharini Tripathy

Rob Harle

ÿInternational Journal on Multicultural Literature (IJML) Volume 8 Number 1 (January 2018) ISSN 2231-6248. Highlights include The Spectral Visions of the Menace of Capitalism Masquerading as Modernity: an Explication of Bond?sÿSummer,ÿSavedÿandÿThe Pope's Weddingÿby S. ChelliahDigital Humanities and Literary Studies: A Conceptual Study by S. KumaranThe Metaphysical Quest of Raja Rao by Ramaswamy SubramonyAn Ecofeminist Analysis of Kamala Das? Select Short Stories by Armstrong SebastianThird Gender in India: Reconfiguring Identity by Poonam WadhwaThe Negro to Black Conversion Experience in Alex Haley?s Roots by Rosebel Wilson C & Baskaran GavarappanWar and Women: Enslavement and Emancipation: New Afghan Women in Khaleid Hosseini'sÿA Thousand Splendid Sunsÿby Nirjharini TripathyMulticultural Ethnic Identity: Paradox of Being and Becoming in Malaysia in K. S. Maniam'sÿIn A Far Countryÿby A. AthiappanDevdas to Dev.D: Transformation in the Cinematic World of Devdas by Benazir Manzar & Aju AravindEmpowered Prodigious Protagonists in Paulo Coelho?s Novels by Giftsy Dorcas E. & Raichel M. SylusToni Morrison?s Paradise: A Saga of Race and Violence by Sebin JustineMasks and Masqueraders in Ramesh K. Srivastava?s Short Stories by Shipra G. VashishthaPlays of Activism: An Analysis of Badal Sircar?s Legacy by Soumitra ChakrabortyLeadership Lessons from the Life and Achievements of Kanakadasa, in Dr Basavaraj Naikar?s Kanakadasa, the Golden Servant by - Sumathi ShivakumarThe Crisis of Female Identity in the Novels of Jane Austen and Shashi Deshpande: A Comparative Study by Sweta AnandManas Bakshi?s Parnassus of Revival: A Review Article by K. RajaniThe Poetic Sensibilities of Poonam Dwivedi in The Confluence and Other Poems: An Analytical Study by Manas BakshiT. V. Reddy?s Sound and Silence: A Collection of Poems by Patricia PrimeRamesh K. Srivastava?s Road Not Taken and Other Stories by Smita IJML is a peer-reviewed research journal in English literature published from Thodupuzha, Kerala, India. The publisher and editor is Prof. Dr. K. V. Dominic, renowned English language poet, critic, short story writer and editor who has to his credit 27 books. He is also the secretary of Guild of Indian English Writers, Editors and Critics (GIEWEC). Since 2010, IJML is a biannual journal published in January and July. The articles are sent first to the referees by the editor and only if they accept, the papers will be published. Although based in India, each issue includes worldwide contributors. Although IJML concentrates on multiculturalism, it also encompasses other literature. Each issue also includes poems, short stories, review articles, book reviews, interviews, general essays etc. under separate sections. IJML is available in paperback, Kindle, ePub, and PDF editions. Distributed by Modern History Press LCO004020 LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Asian / Indic LIT008020 Literary Criticism : Asian - Indic POL035010 Political Science : Political Freedom & Security - Human Rights Learn more at www.profKVDominc.com

Jan-18

International Journal on Multicultural Literature (IJML) Vol. 8, No. 1

S. Kumaran

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