Sakti Sekhar Dash
Poet, author and research scholarThe author is a Fellow of Social Science Research Council, Open Association of Research, USA. He is currently engaged in the Department of English, Ravenshaw University as a research scholar. His research interests include Classical literature, Modern Poetry and Absurd Drama. His specialization is American literature. An avid scholar of mythology and folklore, he has studied the Indian, Greek, Roman and Norse myths. He is deeply interested in various cultures, extensively exploring the history and the manner in which it has shaped different cultures. Read More...
Myths and Ecosophy
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Myths are old, often obscured in the mists of time. But time has not eroded them. Under multiple layers of narratives lie the problems and solutions pertaining to human existence. A curious and rather interesting aspect of mythology is the treatment of ecology or nature. Though terms like Ecosophy and Deep Ecology had their origins in 20th century, myths across different cultures espoused similar views and ideals in the distant past. This work seeks to study t
The Forest of Arden
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For over four centuries, William Shakespeare and his works have enthralled readers, scholars, critics and theatre-goers. One of the most oft-quoted literary figures, William Shakespeare has carved a special position for himself in the world of literature. His works have been subjected to multiple interpretations and analyses and yet, Shakespeare continues to remain in vogue. This work examines the representation of nature in Shakespeare’s dramatic works
The Pensive Mirror
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This work brings together a wonderful collection of writings by some of the finest emerging authors. The works embody the spirit of creativity that resides in the soul of every artist. This beautifully curated collection of poems and short stories bear testimony to the deepest thoughts and emotions of the human heart, striving to achieve the perfect and the infinite.
The Grim World of Fairy Tales
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For centuries, fairy tales and folk lore have fascinated people of all ages. Elements of magic, wonder and the presence of extra-natural beings have added to their charm. But there remain some issues that need to be addressed. This work aims to examine the issues pertaining to gender, violence and superstitious beliefs that abound in the fairy tales.
Musings and Melodies
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This work brings together a wonderful collection of poems and short stories by some of the finest emerging authors. The works embody the spirit of creativity that resides in the soul of every artist. This beautifully curated collection of poems and short stories bear testimony to the deepest thoughts and emotions of the human heart, striving to achieve the perfect and the infinite.
Death's Dream Kingdom
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This work aims to study the representation of human existence in Absurd drama. The dramatists like Beckett, Ionesco, Pinter and Stoppard tried to represent the futility of the human condition in the post-war world. They perceived life to be a cesspool of misery and suffering, as individuals led alienated and isolated existences. The playwrights tried to illustrate the inevitability of death, and the end seemed a welcome thing in the face of a life without mean
The Divine Verdict
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This work aims to study the nature of justice in classical Greek tragic drama. It is an attempt to understand the evolution of justice through a study of the plays, Prometheus Bound, Oedipus Rex and The Oresteia trilogy. The work examines the manner, in which the themes of crime, punishment and justice were represented by the playwrights in the tragedies.
Songs of Solitude
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This work is a collection of poems which explores the nuances of human existence. The poems are pensive and meditative as they examine the purpose of human nature and his place in an ever-changing universe.
The Darts of Death
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This work aims to understand plagues, pestilences and pandemics through the lens of literature. It is an attempt to analyse the effect of the outbreaks on human society and the manner in which they have shaped human history.
Ruins and Recollections
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This book is a venture to celebrate the spirit of poetry.
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