Jayanta Mahapatra: The Poet: Quest for Identity

Jayanta Mahapatra is the foremost Indian English poet. A predominant feature of his poetry is indeterminacy or uncertainty. The conflict of mind is due to his scientific erudition and objective approach to poetry. Such an approach speaks of Mahapatra as a true postmodernist. A characteristic trait of his poetry is the depiction of India and Hindu religion, with its various rituals and myths. The book argues that Mahapatra is humanist in the trinity of religion, culture and time. In exploring these themes, he makes an indefatigable quest, rendering his poetry a harmonious whole.