A new Marathi poetic anthology has been published, uniting voices from across continents in a unique dialogue of poetry, humanism, and celebration. This landmark collection highlights not only the universality of poetic expression but also the spirit of cultural exchange that transcends borders. The publication of the new book has been celebrated in Moscow, during the 2nd World Congress of Writers organized by World Organization of Writers (WOW)
A new Marathi poetic anthology has been published, uniting voices from across continents in a unique dialogue of poetry, humanism, and celebration. This landmark collection highlights not only the universality of poetic expression but also the spirit of cultural exchange that transcends borders. The publication of the new book has been celebrated in Moscow, during the 2nd World Congress of Writers organized by World Organization of Writers (WOW)The volume opens with the section “Trust in the Words of Joy and Celebration”, presented in Prithviraj’s translation style and edited by Swati Kate, reflecting the editorial vision that weaves together joy, faith, and creative unity. Translator Dr. Prithviraj Taur is the Head, Department of Marathi, SRTM University, Nanded – 431006 INDIA, he is also a poet and critic.
The anthology gathers contributions from distinguished poets representing more than twenty nations, beginning with Alexandra Ochirova (Russia), Abdulaye Fodé Ndiaye (Senegal), Abdul Eissa (Palestine), Aminur Rahman (Bangladesh), Ashraf Aboul-Yazid (Egypt), Anna Kekko (China), Edwin Soriano Trinidad (Philippines), Eldar Akhadov (Azerbaijan & Russia), Kezab Siddharth (Nepal), Constantin Kederov (Russia), Joseph Molapong (Namibia), Jeros Japhta (South Africa), Dingruy (India), Nia Amira (Indonesia), Nikolai Rehrikh (Russia), Nelly Kostenyonokh (Belarus), Bill F. Ndi (USA), and Mamta Sagar (India).
Featured names also include: Manav Kaul / India, Margarita Al / Russia, Mirta Liliana Ramirez / Argentina, Mwamwingila G.P. / Tanzania, Eugene Ebode / Cameroon, Rati Saxena / India, Rabia Marhouch / Morocco, Ruben Dario Florez Arcilla / Colombia, Reshma Ramesh / India, Lebogang Lance Nava / South Africa, Viktor Klykov / Austria, Shirani Rajapaksa / Sri Lanka, Shiu-Usman Oladipo Akanbi / Nigeria, Santosh Kumar Pokharel / Nepal, Sastri Bakri / Indonesia, Sergey Biryukov / Russiam, Sulma Montera / Bolivia, Sunita Paul / India, Su Yun / China, alongside these, the anthology features further contributions from among many others.
In addition to the poems, the anthology also offers an editorial essay “Poetry and Humanism”, placing the creative works in dialogue with pressing global themes of empathy, coexistence, and hope.
This collection is a testament to how Marathi literature expands its horizons by engaging with world poetry, inviting readers in India to embrace a chorus of voices that speak of shared humanity.
