The Invisible Album and Other Poems

Poet-turned Professor Dr. M. Kamalakkannan's vibrating collection of 112 poems, The Invisible Album and Other Poems-beginning with the speaker cajoling a poem and ending with a philosophical note on needs, wants and desires - resonates with myriad emotions. These 112 ruminations are kaleidoscopic, each turn transporting the readers on a different journey and realms of being. They meander through varied landscapes, touching upon a wide range of themes from writing a poem to a rag picker on the streets. The language is simple but what they convey is profound. Accordingly, the tone shifts from poem to poem, sometimes conversational, at times philosophical but always introspective and sharing valuable insights. If "Fragrance" is an advice to a son, "The New Order of the Day" is contemplative and "The Rag Picker" is revelatory. Each of the poems in this inviting collection is a facet of life, hitherto unseen. Poet M. Kamalakkannan believes that his poems show "a world that's within" and "beyond" him. The Invisible Album and Other Poems is a must-read for all lovers of poetry.
Dr.D. Venkataramanan
Professor of English University of Madras
Chennai

Dr.M.Kamalakkannan teaches film studies, critical theory and gender studies at Presidency College (Autonomous), Chennai. His interests include modern Tamil literature, world cinema and visual arts. He has a passion for painting and drawing This poetry collection is his fourth book.