Title:Poverty Profile: Poems on Human Deprivation
Subject: Poetry
Author: Arup Mitra
Physical Description: 95 p. ; 22 cm (Paperback)
ISBN13: 9789380009612
Year: 2009
Price: USD 5.95 INR: 99.00


About the book: This collection of 70 poems captures the various facets of poverty. Whether it is in the context of employment, shelter, food, water, education and health, or it is in reference to self-respect and identity, these poems reflect the trials and tribulations of the poor and deprived.
Contents: Portrait of Poverty -- Not Looking Back -- Drunken -- A Bucket of Water -- Moral Values -- Her Biography -- Urbanizing Poor -- Resilient -- Insurance -- A Moment of Eternity -- Lopsided Comfort -- Domestic Violence -- Interference -- Contract Boy -- Garde