{"product_id":"magadh-hardcover","title":"Magadh | Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagadh\u003c\/strong\u003e by Shrikant Verma is a landmark collection of modern Hindi poetry and the winner of the 1987 Sahitya Akademi Award. Translated into English by Rahul Soni, this acclaimed work revisits the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms and cities across the Indian subcontinent through a chorus of voices that includes rulers, ordinary people, and wandering observers. Combining historical imagination with poetic intensity, the collection reflects on power, memory, morality, and the enduring patterns of human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in Hindi in 1984, \u003cstrong\u003eMagadh\u003c\/strong\u003e is regarded as one of the defining works of modern Indian poetry. Rahul Soni's translation preserves the economy, rhythm, and evocative qualities of Shrikant Verma's verse, making this influential collection accessible to contemporary English-language readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagadh\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a sequence of interconnected poems that revisit the histories of ancient kingdoms, tracing their emergence, prosperity, decline, and eventual collapse. Through multiple narrators and richly layered imagery, Shrikant Verma explores recurring themes of corruption, guilt, ignorance, ambition, and the fragility of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe poems move between history and reflection, using the past to illuminate enduring questions about politics, society, and human nature. Rahul Soni's translation faithfully captures the concise, allusive, and haunting style of the original Hindi text, allowing readers to appreciate one of the most significant achievements in modern Indian literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn award-winning collection of modern Hindi poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoetic reflections on ancient Indian kingdoms and cities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple narrative voices that enrich the historical landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes of power, corruption, memory, and human nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich imagery and allusive, minimalist poetic expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA celebrated English translation by Rahul Soni.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the defining works of contemporary Indian poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of modern poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents and scholars of Indian literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of translated literary works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in history, philosophy, and political themes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagadh\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling blend of history, poetry, and philosophical reflection. Shrikant Verma's memorable verse and Rahul Soni's sensitive translation provide readers with an enduring work that continues to inspire discussions on power, civilisation, and the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrikant Verma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534078628115,"sku":"BY36.187","price":560.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/magadh-hardcover","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}