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Vihang A.
Naik (b. September
2, 1969) is a contemporary Indian poet, translator, literary
and art critic. Born in Surat of Gujarat, he read for a BA
in English studies and Philosophy and MA in
English Literature and Indian Literature in translation, all
at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. After a
collection of English poems, City Times and Other
Poems (1993), he published a collection of Gujarati
poems, Jeevan Geet ( 2001 ) , dedicated to the
cause of victims of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake. His most
recent publication is a collection of English poetry,
Making A Poem , published by Allied Publishers’ ,
Mumbai ( 2004 ) . |
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Making A Poem :
Reviews of his 2004 book of poetry ''Making A Poem'' have been noteworthy
. According to Patrica Prime, writing in ''The Journal of The Poetry
Society'': "''Making A Poem'' is, therefore, an intriguing work to appear
at a time when what could be called a 'revival' in poetry writing is
taking place." However, she also praises Naik for not distracting himself
with enquiries into problems of subjectivity and textuality, somewhat
puzzling in a field of literature where subjectivity and textuality are of
paramount importance. Rev. of ''Making A Poem''.
''The Journal of the
Poetry Society'' (March 2005): 74-76.A review in ''The Indian Literature''
also praises what might be termed an uncomplicated perception of poetry:
"For example, in the fine poem 'A Poem Comes Alive,' Naik maps out the way
in which a poem instills life into words." Rev. of ''Making A Poem''.
''Indian Literature'' (July-August 2006): 191-93.While Bernard M. Jackson
in "POET": "City Times & Other Poems" found "All the poems in the
collection are worth reading. - something of an achievement for a young
poet bringing out his collection in English" from India. Rev. of ''City
Times & Other Poems''.
''POET: The Journal World Poetry Society ,
Intercontinental'' (August 2005): 61-63.
City Times & Other Poems :
Reviews of his 1993 book of poetry ''City Times & Other Poems'' have been
significant. According to Pradip Kansi , writing in ''The Scoria'': "City
Times & Other Poems'' the poet appears to be "quite sincere in his own
unselfconscious way...." Rev. of ''City Times & Other Poems''.
''The
Scoria'' (July-September 1997): 74-75.A review in ''Poetry Today ''
further states , According to Moti Mukhopadhyaya "The book of verses under
discussion evokes all these thoughts as Vihang Naik has selected a style
of his own, different from the running practice. His diction is no doubt
attractive. The economy of using words, selection of right word in right
place, distribution of words as per flow of thought, continuity or
breaking us of a line in the interest of rhyme, all of which have been
helpful to the poet in translating success fully his stream of
consciousness". Rev. of ''City Times & Other Poems''.
''Poetry Today''
(October-December 1999): 51-52. Further According to Dr.B.S.Murthy writing
in "JELF Contour": "City Times & Other Poems":All his poems are marked by precision
and intensity , and , of course , typographical experimentation. As a
'First Book of Verse' the volume is remarkable for its creative maturity ,
and tight control of verse form .Rev. of ''City Times & Other Poems''.
''JELF
Contour'' (January-June 2000): 46-48. Further as Dr. Sachin C. Ketkar puts
it in "POET": "City Times & Other Poems" found "All the poems are
remarkable for their brevity and precision. The poet cleverly uses the
line breaks to achieve minimalist-imagistic effects. The City is the
central image in the collection. It is a metaphor of life, with all its
labyrinthine streets which 'lead you nowhere'". Rev. of ''City
Times & Other Poems''.
''POET: The Journal World Poetry Society ,
Intercontinental'' (February 2004): 61-63.
Books : |
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Essays
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*"The Poetry Manifesto." ''Hindustani Innovator'' 1-2 (2005): 58-63.
*"New Millennium: When Robots Will Make Poems; New Websight." ''Protocol:
A Journal of Translation, Creative and Critical Writings'' 1.1 (Spring
2007):64-67.
*"Living In A City." ''Scoria'' 2.5 (1998): 31.
Translations of poetry, Gujarati into English :
*Naik, Vihang A. "Word In a City" , "Ghost And
Future" , "N-Thought" , "That Poet" , "Morning" , "Madras Cafe" , "Mine" ,
"Love" , "Lost" , "Logic" , "Pencil - 1
to 7" (
Translation of Vihang A. Naik's Gujarati poems [ Jeegangeet ] into
English by Vihang A. Naik ) Kavya Bharati Ed. R. P. Nair. Madurai , India
: SCILET, American College ( jour ). 20th Anniversary Special Issue,
No.20.,2008. p. 85 - 95.
*Patel, Ravji. "Crowd." ''Poetry Chain'' 10.11 (April-June 2003): 7.
*Bhagat, Niranjan. "Ahmedabad 1951." ''The Quest'' 16.2 (December
2002):86.
*Patel, Ravji. "Then." ''The Quest'' 15.2 (December 2001): 49.
*Bhagat, Niranjan. "At Seventy." ''Poetry Today'' 4.3 (July-September
2000) 22-23.
*Bhagat, Niranjan. "Let's Shake Hands" ; "I And -" ; "In Embrace." Indian
Literature Bi-Monthly journal 40.5 (September-October 1997): 76.
Articles :
*"Imagined Animals" Times of India (Ahmedabad Edition) 16 May 1997: 3.
*"Colours of creation"; "Sculptured Paintings." Times of India (Ahmedabad
Edition) 9 May 1997: 3.
*"Tagore's Room in Shahibaug." , Times of India (Ahmedabad Edition)
, 11 April 1997: 2-3.
*Naik, Vihang A."The Trial." Times of India (Ahmedabad Edition) 31 March
1997: 2.
*Naik, Vihang A."Amdavad ni Gufa" ; "Freedom of expression." Times of
India , (Ahmedabad Edition) 17 March 1997: 1.
Biographical references :
*Who's Who in Poetry 2005 published by Europa Biographical Series, Taylor
& Francis Group ( Rutledge , London ).
*International Who's Who in Poetry And Poets' Encyclopedia, Ninth Edition
published by International Biographical Centre ( Cambridge , England ).
*Who's Who of Professional of American Biographical Institute ( Entry : C
– ES30855 ) , ( North Carolina , America ).
Citations :
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*2008>>Citation :
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This is to certify that Vihang A. Naik , Shree Ambaji Arts
College , Kumbhariya , Ambaji , Dist : Banaskantha. Gujarat
has successfully completed 3-week Refresher Course in
English ( RC.ENG-190.2008 ) held from 19.05.2008 to
07.06.2008, and after evaluation of overall performance
based on the parameters fixed by the University Grants
Commission , has been Awarded Grade "A" .
- Director : Yogender Verma : UGC - ASC , Himachal Pradesh
University , Shimla . Sponsored by
University Grants Commission , New Delhi , India.
*2002>>Citation :"Life
Time Achievement Prize" from United Writers’ Association, Chennai
On 26th July 2002 at Chennai, India. |
Citation
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*1998>>"Michel Madhusudan Prize"
received from Michel Madhusudan Academy for first Book of Poems in English
- City Times On 23rd Anniversary , 12th September , 1998 at Kolkata,
India. |
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First News :
Vihang A. Naik was in news when he completed Bachelors and he had just
entered Masters Programme at Dept. of English, Faculty of Arts , The
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Borada, Gujarat. India. ( 1994 ) His
First News 'At an early age of about twenty he burnt his collection of
poems written during his teens.' He then after started writing poetry in a
new mode. Contemporary.-Indian Express (Baroda City Edition,1994) .
Official Website :
* Founder : POETRY FiRST
http://www.poetryfirst.org
Official Website :
* Vihang A. Naik : Indian Poet
http://www.vihang.naik.name
Personal Info :
NAME= Naik ,
Vihang A
SHORT DESCRIPTION= Contemporary English language Indian poet,
translator and art-critic .
DATE OF BIRTH= September 2 , 1969 .
PLACE OF BIRTH= Surat , Gujarat . India .
NATIONALITY= Indian .
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