Rabindra K Swain(1960) holds a Ph.D. in English
Literature from Utkal University. He is the
author of two collections of poems, Once Back
Home and A Tapestry of Steps and one of
translations, Bahubreehi. His latest book is The
Poetry of Jayanta Mahapatra: A Critical Study.
His poems have appeared in many journals,
including Critical Quarterly, Contemporary
Review, The Kenyon Review and Ariel. Presently
he is Managing Editor of Chandrabhaga, one of
the foremost literary periodicals in the
country. He lives in Bhubaneswar.
Severed Cord
Rabindra K Swain's Severed Cord is a poignant
collection of poems, which deals with the
emotions underlying every aspect of life. These
poems, many of them dealing with relationships
touch the readers' heart. |