Shadow space: Poems

by Jayanta Mahapatra

Shadow Space is a collection of poetry by Jayanta Mahapatra, the first Indian English poet to win the Sahitya Akademi Award. The poems are melancholic in nature; filled with images of death, illness, pain, guilt, desire, and moments of renewal; and true to human self. Written in blank verse, these poems endure the sweet memories of the past and the fruitlessness of the present. A fine collection focusing on the spirit of yester years.

82 pages, Unknown Binding

Published January 1, 1997

About the author

Jayanta Mahapatra (22 October 1928 – 27 August 2023) was an Indian English poet. He is the first Indian poet to win a Sahitya Akademi award for English poetry.

Reviews

[Gokul Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very powerful and natural voice. Direct representation of social woes.

[P.Pati · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jayanta Mahapatra was great poet of Indian English literature .He was the 1st poet in Odisha who got the Sahitya academy award.