Story of Word- Sahitya Akademi Award-Winning Collection of Sindhi Poems

Book Details:

• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Language: English
• Pages: 142
• Cover: Paperback
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm (8.50 x 5.50 inch)
• Weight: 230 gm
• Edition: 2019
• ISBN: 9789389778014

About the Book:

Story of Word is a translation of the Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Sindhi poetry collection Katha by Nand Javeri. This book does not adhere to conventional styles of poetry, making it a challenging read for those accustomed to more traditional forms. The poems in this collection delve into the evolution of thought, language, and spiritual traditions, offering a complex, philosophical, and intellectual exploration of the human experience.

Rather than focusing on the commonplace joys and sorrows of life, Story of Word engages with the mysteries of human existence, drawing from spiritual, philosophical, and cultural traditions. Many of the poems present themselves as the voice of a detached intellectual and spiritual observer, reflecting on the deeper meanings of life and thought.

This collection is for readers who are willing to grapple with the abstract and the profound, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of human life.

About the Author:

Nand Javeri (b. 1937) is a versatile writer known for his contributions to various fields such as Vedanta, Sufism, and philosophy. He has written extensively, with works like Nanga Khet Hik Raat and Chau Wate Te being among his prominent publications. Javeri has received several awards, including the Central Hindi Directorate Award (1991), Bhartiya Sindhu Sabha Award (1991), and the Sahitya Akademi Award (2016) for his literary works.

About the Translator:

Vinod H. Asudani (b. 1969) is an academician, researcher, poet, and social activist. He has authored several books in Sindhi, English, and Hindi, with his Sindhi book Bah-Joon-Padoon (Roots of Fire) receiving the Yuva Praskar from Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad, Kolkata in 2012. Asudani is also known for his translation work, including Barf Jo Thahiyal (Made of Ice), a translation of Sindhi ghazals by Vasdev Mohi, published by Sahitya Akademi.