The Chant of Vitasta (Book) - 1/20/2017 3:45:08 AM
Congratulations Ravi and best of luck for your book from J roseline
Evelyn Waugh Revisited: An Exploration of His Comic Vision and Art (Book) - 11/25/2016 5:50:12 AM
As I read, very soon, the idea that this book may have been a doctoral dissertation on the work of Evelyn Waugh became apparent. I was struck with the intense scrutiny of the idea of comedy and your intense citing of many authorities already addressing the subject. Either you have an exceptional memory or you take very good notes.
As a result, I found the reading rather heavy and academic. But I'm sure at some point, you come to clear and succinct conclusions.
I looked up your bio and was very impressed with your accomplishments and the breadth of your expertise. However, near the end of this excerpt I did find a few, very minor, typos and errors. I know, because I make many that I tend to find too late. ;-)
When I get time to read, although I have promised several authors here that I would read their books and give them reviews, I certainly am interested in and will if I can, read and review Orphans of the Storm.
Ron
Emotionally Speaking (Short Story) - 11/24/2016 8:06:36 AM
A very well written and touching story of your return to your home after 20 years in exile. The description of your son's immersion in the process is priceless. You certainly want to make me know more about your journey in life. I assume this is a true story. If not, I also assume that it is typical of what happened in Kashmir and many other parts of the subcontinent as a rug result of religious extremism.
Ron
Leela, The Migrant (Short Story) - 10/30/2015 2:49:33 PM
Thank you for sharing your culture in a heart wrenching story about how civil and religious conflicts disrupt lives. Though Leela's marriage was arranged, she was happy for a short-lived time.
Leela, The Migrant (Short Story) - 10/30/2015 5:16:53 AM
This age-old story could be told millions of times today with so many families disrupted and displaced by religious and civil conflict. I think that is why so many Indian and Pakistan have left their native countries for other countries where they can live without so much turmoil in their lives.
I was a bit confused. I thought that Leela's was Muslim because of her native dress, but you wrote of the "priest" that would indicate that her family was Christian. Wearing a sari would be a dress of Hindu origin, I believe. Perhaps you deliberately did not describe these religious viewpoints within the Indian culture because they are so volatile. I will give you that. I know that arranged marriages are still very common, regardless of religion. There is no escaping the circumstances for women in these traps of misfortune.
It would have been better if you had used Leela instead of "she" so many times, and named her father. Otherwise, a very poignant and revealing story that much of the world does not know about. I applaud you for writing it and posting it for us to read.
Ron
And Life goes on without a whimper (Poetry) - 4/8/2008 8:56:06 PM
The Creator of the Universe looked on and saw this horrific injustice and time will tell in the end that justice was indeed given though not the way we may understand or comprehend. Beautifully sad historical poem. Deborah
