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041			_aEnglish
082			_a821.912 _bGAN
100			_aGanguli. Asoka K.
245			_aSri Aurobindo: _b The poet of nature & other writings on savitri / _cAsoka K. Ganguli
260			_aPuducherry : _bSACAR, _c2008.
300			_axx; 407 p. : _bIll. ; _c23 cm
505			_asection 1. Sri Aurobindo : the poet of nature section 2. Sri Aurobindo : imagery and figures of speech in Savitri section 3. Sri Aurobindo, his vision and concept of death in Savitri section 4. Sri Aurobindo : treatment of science in Savitri
520			_aAsoka K. Ganguli's "Sri Aurobindo: The Poet of Nature & Other Writings on Savitri" is a critical study that delves into several significant aspects of Sri Aurobindo's monumental epic, Savitri. The author, a seasoned teacher of English literature, aims to make the profound complexities of Savitri more accessible to students and general readers. The book is divided into distinct sections, each exploring a particular facet of Sri Aurobindo's poetic genius as manifested in Savitri. A central focus is on Sri Aurobindo as a poet of Nature, a often-overlooked dimension. Ganguli illuminates how Sri Aurobindo's understanding of Nature, deeply rooted in his yogic experience, transcends conventional poetic portrayals. He demonstrates Nature's workings in the Inconscience, Ignorance, and the Transcendental planes as depicted in the epic. Beyond Nature, Ganguli meticulously analyzes Sri Aurobindo's mastery of poetic devices, particularly his use of imagery, similes, and metaphors, showing how they contribute to the multi-layered meaning of Savitri. A substantial portion of the book is dedicated to Sri Aurobindo's unique vision and concept of Death, a pivotal theme in the epic, exploring its spiritual and transformative implications. Finally, the book examines the integration of science and evolution within Savitri, showcasing Sri Aurobindo's expansive and inclusive philosophical outlook. Ultimately, Ganguli's work serves as an invaluable guide for understanding Savitri not just as a literary masterpiece, but as a profound spiritual text that offers a new vision of consciousness and human destiny. It highlights Sri Aurobindo's revolutionary approach to poetry, characterized by an "Overmind aesthesis" and the revelation of higher truths.
650			_aEpic Poetry
650			_aNature Poetry
650			_aSpiritual Poetry
650			_aMystic Poetry
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