A lyrical collection from an acclaimed master of Hindi poetry


The poems in this selection capture the range of styles and concerns of one of Hindi's most well-known writers. Chosen from a body of work spanning several decades, these are beautifully translated by Rahul Soni and introduced by poet Arundhathi Subramaniam.

About the Author

Ashok Vajpeyi is a poet, essayist and cultural critic, apart from being a noted arts administrator and a former civil servant. Rahul Soni is a writer, editor and translator based in India.