Life on My Side of The Street and or Dialogue and Other Poems

📚 Book Details

• Author: Anna Sujatha Mathai & Priya Sarukkai Chabria
• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Language: English
• Edition: 2006
• ISBN: 9798126019914
• Pages: 172
• Format: Paperback
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm × 14 cm (8.5 × 5.5 inches)
• Weight: 250 gm

📝 Description

About the Book

This evocative collection of poems by Anna Sujatha Mathai and Priya Sarukkai Chabria reflects a deep and introspective journey into the human condition. The poems explore themes of meaning, struggle, and resilience, capturing the complexities of life with emotional intensity and lyrical precision.

Written over several years, the collection is marked by a taut and refined poetic style, revealing a quest for expression that aligns with the poets’ unique rhythms and sensibilities. The work resonates with readers through its exploration of darkness and hope, offering a thoughtful and enriching poetic experience.

About the Authors

Anna Sujatha Mathai is an accomplished poet with notable collections such as Crucifixions, We, the Unreconciled, and The Attic of Night. Her poetry has been widely translated into Indian and European languages. She has also been deeply involved in theatre as an actress and director and was a founding member of the Abhinaya Poetry Theatre Group in Bangalore.

Priya Sarukkai Chabria is a respected poet and novelist whose debut novel The Other Garden received critical acclaim. A recipient of the Senior Fellowship for Literature from the Ministry of Human Resource Development, India, she has presented her poetry through innovative performances integrating classical dance, visual arts, and multimedia. This collection marks an important contribution to her poetic journey.