Books by "P. Mary Vidya Porselvi"
2 books found
Folktales in India have been told, heard, read and celebrated for many centuries. In breaking new ground, Indian folktales have been reread and examined in the light of the Mother Earth discourse as it manifests in the lifeworlds of women, nature and language. The book introduces ecofeminist criticism and situates it within an innovative folktale typology to connect women and environment through folklore. The book proposes an innovative paradigm inspired by the beehive to analyze motifs, relationships, concerns, worldviews and consciousness of indigenous women and men who live close to nature as well as other socially marginalized groups. In the current global context fraught with challenges for ecology and hopes for sustainable development, this book with its interdisciplinary approach will interest scholars and researchers of literature, environmental studies, gender studies and cultural anthropology.
*Unfading Rhapsodies* is a heartfelt celebration of reflection, emotion, and mindful poetic expression. Penned amidst the demands of daily life, each poem captures quiet yet powerful moments with simplicity and depth. Dr. P. Mary Vidya Porselvi draws from the Romantic tradition, echoing Wordsworth’s idea of poetry as a “spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings,” Tagore’s spiritual insight, and Simone de Beauvoir’s vision of immanence and transcendence. The collection evokes a range of emotions—ecstasy, serenity, and reverence—revealing the poet’s deep love for nature, culture, and the divine. Poetry, for her, is a Zen journey she calls ‘ZENNEY,’ flowing through indulgence, immanence, and transcendence. *Unfading Rhapsodies* is not just a collection but a soulful tribute to life’s beauty and the quiet miracles found in everyday existence.