CONVERSATION WITH SILENCE – A Litterateur’s Diary

Description

This is a literary diary by famed Indian writer Satish Vimal. It has originally been written in Kashmiri as the first literary diary ever published in Kashmiri. It is the inclusive critical analysis of our dismal literary conditions and the magical rending of the writer’s observations made this a popular reading. This is the English translation of the book. Satish Vimal’s diary is an elaborate logical critical analysis of contemporary literature and literary scenario. It is devoid of ambiguities and compromises and these qualities render it to the characteristics of theory in Kashmiri criticism. As such the dairy is to be read, analysed and acted upon for correction of taste and standard in literature. The motive for turning it into English is to widen its reach to varied horizons.

About the Author

Satish Vimal is a representative Kashmiri, Hindi and Urdu writer. His twenty-two books have been published till now. In addition, he has contributed to more than two dozen anthologies and literary and cultural projects of the distinguished organisations and universities. A poet, short story writer, critic, literary aesthetician, cultural crusader and a translator of repute, Satish has been awarded by premier organisations and Ministries of India for his literary contribution including Sahitya Akademi, Central Hindi Directorate, Ministry of I&B (Govt of India) for his contribution to literary journalism & creative writings, J&K Academy of Art Culture & Languages, Governor of J&K and many prominent literary organisations of India. His writings have been translated into numerous Indian and foreign languages. Vimal has translated selected writings of fifty contemporary world poets into Kashmiri & Hindi. His research and evaluative articles have been published in leading journals and periodicals. (e-mail: satishvimal@gmail.com)