The Yearbook of Indian Poetry in English is a series of anthologies published every year, of English poems written by Indian poets and the Indian diaspora. The series is founded jointly by Sukrita Paul Kumar and Vinita Agrawal. The inaugural issue was published in June 2021. The aim of the series is to present quality poems in English published in India and abroad. It is hoped that the exercise of bringing out such anthologies will eventually prove to be a fertile ground for establishing the aesthetics of Indian poetry in English. In the context of instabilities and uncertainties experienced acutely in contemporary life, it is not surprising that many poems in the Yearbook emerge creatively from a special focus on home, house, identity, roots and indeed the question of language which is also deeply linked with the idea of homing. This edition of the Yearbook is also embedded with concerted poems on imperialism, gender (as always!), mental health, childhood traumas, upbringing, Earth, climate change, birds, mining, prostitutes, racism, sensuality and spirituality.

The inaugural volume of the Yearbook proudly launches the idea of celebrating quality poetry in English published by Indian poets. The collection is bound to create a critical consciousness amongst the readers to observe the ever-evolving aesthetics of poetry in English by Indian poets. The editors, Sukrita Paul Kumar and Vinita Agrawal, have meticulously defined the process of selecting poems for this volume with a certain clarity of purpose. What lies between the covers of this volume is the fruit of that collective effort. While this is essentially an annual collection of remarkable poetry from India - an assortment of about 125 poems - it is also the ideal way to catch up with the latest poetry of both established and emerging Indian poets writing in English. The making of this Yearbook of Indian Poetry in English (2020-21), despite the gloom of pandemic times, marks a ray of hope and offers energy for healing and creativity for the future.

Today, Indian writing in English is a fi eld of study that cannot be overlooked. Whereas at the turn of the 20th century, writers from India who chose to write in English were either unheeded or underrated, with time the literary world has been forced to recognize and accept their contribution to the corpus of world literatures in English. Showcasing the burgeoning field of Indian English writing, this encyclopedia documents the poets, novelists, essayists, and dramatists of Indian origin since the pre-independence era and their dedicated works. Written by internationally recognized scholars, this comprehensive reference book explores the history and development of Indian writers, their major contributions, and the critical reception accorded to them. The Routledge Encyclopedia of Indian Writing in English will be a valuable resource to students, teachers, and academics navigating the vast area of contemporary world literature.

'Sunflowers: Ukrainian Poetry on War, Resistance, Hope and Peace,' (Соняшники: Українська Поезія про Війну, Опір, Надію та Мир), edited by Indian-American poet Kalpna Singh-Chitnis, and published by River Paw Press features a diverse array of poems focusing on war and peace, written in the wake of the current armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This compilation includes contributions from seventy-eight poets from Ukraine and various global regions, presenting works in their original Cyrillic language alongside their translations in English. Additionally, the collection includes poems from Anglophone writers worldwide, reflecting on the war and the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

A History of Indian Poetry in English explores the genealogy of Anglophone verse in India from its nineteenth-century origins to the present day. Beginning with an extensive introduction that charts important theoretical contributions to the field, this History includes extensive essays that illuminate the legacy of English in Indian poetry. Organized thematically, these essays survey the multilayered verse of such diverse poets as Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, Rabindranath Tagore, Nissim Ezekiel, Dom Moraes, Kamala Das, and Melanie Silgardo. Written by a host of leading scholars, this History also devotes special attention to the lasting significance of imperialism and diaspora in Indian poetry. This book is of pivotal importance to the development of Indian poetry in English and will serve as an invaluable reference for specialists and students alike.

This volume brings together research papers on the poetry of modern Indian poets, particularly those whose poetry is less explored. It is well known that post-Independence India has produced many brilliant writers whose writings have their own importance in the field of Indian English literature. These writers have brought new themes and new styles of writing that have enriched Indian English literature to a greater extent. The book explores the social, cultural and spiritual dimensions of these emerging poets, and will prove useful to students, teachers and all those interested in Indian English poetry for studies and research purposes.