`Soliloquies in Solitude' is an analytical commentary on the P. Solomon Raj's verse in
his Nineties. A globally reputed artist and theologian, propounding incarnation of the
Gospel in Indian culture, Solomon's poetry as a nonagenarian continues to be a sharp tool
of expression of Christian Faith and Living vis-a-vis his present poetry pregnant with
Indigenous Philosophizing. Having done extensive research on the art and poetry of Solomon
Raj, it is commendable that B. S. Moses Kumar presents this commentary, appending the
corpus of Solomon's writings, which are otherwise unavailable to the reading public. The
book is a delight for readers as it pointedly depicts Cultural, Natural, Existential,
Philosophical and Christian Themes among others.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Reflective Verse of P. Solomon Raj : A Critique
A. Solomon Raj: Literary Experiments
B. Solomon Raj: An Artist and A Poet
C. Solomon Raj: A Lyricist and A Hymn Writer
1. Early Poetry of An Octogenarian
A. On Mundane Themes
B. On Religious Themes
C. On Philosophical Themes
2. Early Poetry of A Nonagenarian
A. Journey Into Sonnets
B. Poems of 2013
C. Other Sonnets of 2013
3. Later Poetry of A Nonagenarian
A. Natural Themes
B. Existential Themes
C. Christian Themes
Conclusion
Appendices
Dr. B. S. Moses Kumar is an accomplished author and a historian. A
triple Graduate with studies in Arts, Divinity and Education, he also holds double Masters
in Arts and Theology. Having served in various ecclesiastical responsibilities for four
decades, he is involved in Curriculum Development, Training and Writing. He has visited
many countries like U.K., Israel, Italy, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, U.A.E., Philippines,
Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Turkey and Egypt, and participated in many
conferences and learning experiences. After his earlier work `Setting Stones' (LSR
Publications, Franklin Springs, Georgia in 2006), his Doctoral Research on `The Religious
Poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins: A Theological Perspective' was published by ISPCK, Delhi,
in 2009. Currently he is working on `Incarnation of the Gospel in Indian Culture With
Reference to the Art and Poetry of Pulidindi Solomon Raj' for his Ph.D. in Theology with
SHUATS, Allahabad.
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