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The Brave New World of Goan Writing 2018
The Brave New World of Goan Writing 2018 signifies a departure from the comfortable spaces of our parochial past. Goa meanders through these pages but it has been re-imagined: it is domiciled outside of its physical dimension in homelands far away and it has assumed as its own, people whose names don't end with 'kar' on an enunciated Portuguese vowel.
230 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2018
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Selma Carvalho
12 books7 followersSelma Carvalho is a British-Asian writer and author of several books including Sisterhood of Swans and Notes on a Marriage.
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February 10, 2019
The book is very interesting for someone who wants an overview of Goan authors, and I personally found the mix of genres in the book interesting. Having said that, this advantage was also a disadvantage. I found a few gems of writing, and was touched by the emotional writing of Rosanna Gonsalves (I also enjoyed her 'The Permanent Resident') and Steve Pereira (who is new to me).
Although the short story genre is one I know and enjoy, I also enjoyed the 'Short Memoirs', as some authors write them more as personal stories (which I enjoyed) and others wrote memoirs about 'folk' stories (which I did not enjoy, as the personal touch was lost...). The 'Travelogues' were a joy to read, and the two stories demonstrated that travel writing is not so easy to do, and can be personal and informative (A Goan in Macau) but can also be written as a first-person thriller (Status: Unknowable).
The poetry section is incredibly diverse, and will interest all readers with its something-for-everyone variety. I must admit though, that I gave up on the 'Letters' and 'Literary Essays' section (although e Castro's essay on Portuguese in Goan Literature was fascinating) as parts were really much too impersonal and academic for what I wanted from this book.
In summary, an interesting compendium and overview of very diverse talent.
Although the short story genre is one I know and enjoy, I also enjoyed the 'Short Memoirs', as some authors write them more as personal stories (which I enjoyed) and others wrote memoirs about 'folk' stories (which I did not enjoy, as the personal touch was lost...). The 'Travelogues' were a joy to read, and the two stories demonstrated that travel writing is not so easy to do, and can be personal and informative (A Goan in Macau) but can also be written as a first-person thriller (Status: Unknowable).
The poetry section is incredibly diverse, and will interest all readers with its something-for-everyone variety. I must admit though, that I gave up on the 'Letters' and 'Literary Essays' section (although e Castro's essay on Portuguese in Goan Literature was fascinating) as parts were really much too impersonal and academic for what I wanted from this book.
In summary, an interesting compendium and overview of very diverse talent.
February 2, 2019
Among my favourite compilations of writing by Goans in different genres. Would recommend, especially if you're looking for Goan Literature.
February 3, 2019
Super mix of all genres with great contemporary writing!
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