A Poetic Odyssey: The Life and Legacy of Dr Jernail Singh Anand
A Poetic Odyssey is an intimate, unflinching, and deeply human biography of Dr. Jernail Singh Anand: poet, philosopher, educator, ethical thinker, and one of the most prolific voices in contemporary world literature. Written with empathy and insight by Rupa Rao, this book is not merely the chronicle of a life; it is the story of a conscience that refused to compromise.
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A Poetic Odyssey is an intimate, unflinching, and deeply human biography of Dr. Jernail Singh Anand: poet, philosopher, educator, ethical thinker, and one of the most prolific voices in contemporary world literature. Written with empathy and insight by Rupa Rao, this book is not merely the chronicle of a life; it is the story of a conscience that refused to compromise.
Born into poverty in rural Punjab, shaped by displacement, hardship, and emotional upheaval, Dr. Anand’s journey unfolds against the stark realities of post-independence India. From a childhood marked by hunger, humiliation, and interrupted education to a lifetime dedicated to teaching, writing, and moral inquiry, his life becomes a testament to resilience, integrity, and inner freedom. Each chapter traces the quiet battles he fought, against systemic injustice, academic elitism, bureaucratic cruelty, and literary neglect, while never surrendering his ethical core.
The biography explores his evolution from a struggling stenographer and evening-college student to an English lecturer, college principal, and eventually a globally recognized literary figure with nearly two hundred books to his credit. It delves into the personal costs of idealism, failed opportunities, professional isolation, financial insecurity after retirement, and the paradox of global acclaim alongside local indifference. Awards from Europe and international literary bodies stand in sharp contrast to the silence of his homeland, raising unsettling questions about how societies value creative truth.
Interwoven with anecdotes, philosophical reflections, and lived experiences, A Poetic Odyssey reveals Dr. Anand as a karma yogi of letters, one who writes not to impress, but to awaken; not to entertain, but to confront moral complacency. His belief that literature must shape life, not merely reflect it, runs like a moral current through the narrative.
Rupa Rao’s prose is reflective, compassionate, and quietly powerful. She does not romanticize suffering, nor does she shy away from uncomfortable truths, be it marital fractures, grief, systemic exploitation, or the loneliness of ethical living. What emerges is a portrait of a man who chose the harder path repeatedly: honesty over convenience, conscience over success, creation over comfort.
A Poetic Odyssey is essential reading for lovers of literature, educators, philosophers, and anyone seeking meaning beyond applause. It is a rare biography that asks the reader not just to witness a life, but to examine their own values in its light.
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Book Title: A Poetic Odyssey: The Life and Legacy of Dr Jernail Singh Anand
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Author: Rupa Rao
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Book Type: Biography
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Subject: Life, literature, ethics, philosophy, education
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ISBN: 978-93-6200-564-9
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Publisher: INKDEW Publications (An imprint of INKDEW Private Limited)
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Year of Publication: 2026
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Language: English
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Format: Paperback
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MRP (India): ₹299
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MRP (Overseas): $29
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Copyright: © Rupa Rao & Dr Jernail Singh Anand, 2026
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Printer: Duduly Process, Bhubaneswar
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Publisher Location: Odisha, India
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Availability: inkdew.com
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