Anthology or poetry released
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 17 2022:
International Anthology of English Poetry titled 'Voices Now World Poetry Today' published by Tristoop Books, India has been released formally by Ramjas College Department of Zoology associate professor Dr M Ojitkumar and MA English student in Delhi University Athena Thiyam at the college in Delhi on Saturday.
The book jointly edited by Braja K Sorkar and Binay Laha includes poems written by 80 poets from around the world including two Manipuri poets namely Robin S Ngangom and Athena Thiyam.
Other poets are from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh.
During the book release programme, Dr Ojit Kumar stressed the importance of writers and explained that the poetry book reflects the present day world.
Athena Thiyam, who has already published a poetry book titled 'The world and other poems' when she was only 13 years old, also spoke about her literary journey as a poet.
It may be mentioned that Athena Thiyam is youngest poet who contributed her poem in the book.
The release programme was attended by some teachers and students of the college along with members of United Kakching Students' Association based in Delhi.