Contemporary Literary Review India

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Authors: Salma Backroush Almaleki

This paper discusses the adaptation of Demeter and Persephone’s myth by two poets Alfred Tennyson and Carolyn Kizer. The poems are approached from a feminist point of view. The paper is divided into three sections, the first reviews the theoretical parts concerning mythology and feminism, the second presents the application of the feminist theories on Tennyson’s poem, the third sets forth a similar application of the feminist theories on Kizer’s poem. The study aims to provide answers to crucial questions of the differences between the poets’ interpretations, portrayals of Demeter and her daughter Persephone, and the myth’s reinvented themes, as well as their depictions as heroines. The study has arrived to some outcomes; first, Tennyson’s poem describes motherhood in Demeter’s actions, while Kizer’s poem highlights womanhood in Persephone’s individuation. Second, Tennyson’s version contemplates on social problems, whereas Kizer’s version explores woman’s psychological states. Third, both the poets have constructed their poems as dramatic monologue to give the rightful voice to their heroines.

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Authors: Dr. Roghayeh Farsi

The theme of earth-consciousness is concerned with the problems of the threat of global nuclear war and environmental degradation. This theme is complementary to the theme of self-realisation as both of these are part of our two foundations, Dharma and Karma. The two fundamentals may be regarded as prerequisites for the attainment of a more environment consciousness world. This paper analyses the relation of Dharma and Karma.

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Authors: Maheshwar Narayan Sinha

God in Chain is a story by Maheshwar Narayan Sinha.

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Authors: Snehal Shashwat Basutkar

Who Wrote My Destiny? is a story by Snehal Shashwat Basutkar.

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Authors: Irtika Kazi

The Tale of Sulasa’s Courage – A Mythological Poem is a poem by Irtika Kazi.

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Authors: Amit Kumar Rath

My Life Tucked Snug is a poem by Amit Kumar Rath.

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Authors: Seema Gupta

Beauty Engraved in Black is a poem by Seema Gupta.

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Authors: Dr Dalip Khetarpal

Book Review on Phidalia Toi’s The Afternoon: Marathon Race To Acche Din – Part 3 by Dr Dalip Khetarpal.