The Birds in the Storm

This selection of Odia poems in English translation chronicles a constellation of representative Odia poets from the 60s who are chosen for inclusion not because they are unique, outstanding and exceptional as poets but the way they use language and imagery in articulating most accurately the typical Odia and Indian mind, culture and sensibility. This selection also showcases the creative potential of some new and young poets of the last twenty years whose poetry exhibits a vibrant range of voices and tones - lucid, tender, solemn, ecstatic and intensely sensuous, making Odia poetry glow over these years.