A Short review of Abnish Singh Chauhan's new poetry book

 Professor Abnish Singh Chauhan, Editor, CREATION AND CRITICISM and POORVABHAS, recently shared with me his latest poetry collection, TELL ME, PLEASE..., (published by Authors Press,  New Delhi   ISBN 978-93-6095-309-6). I have known the poet-Professor for over a decade for his commendable publications, both in English and Hindi, in areas as diverse as Applied Language Teaching, ELT/ESL, Translation,  Literary Criticism,  Short Story Writing, and Poetry. Abnish is a recognized name in Hindi 'Navgeet' and its translation into English. His new poetry book is highly readable. 

As a poet, Abnish writes simple verses weaving deep emotional themes with vivid imagery, exploring the complexities of human nature and living today. His lyrical simplicity and rhythm creates an engaging reading experience, inviting readers to reflect on their own emotions and feelings.  Also,  he frequently assimilates elements of personal introspection and philosophical  inquiry that resonate on multiple levels.  

Abnish Chauhan collects 51 poems in TELL ME, PLEASE. He makes some honest admissions, sincere observations, and sharp comments on the current urban and rural values, attitudes, and norms of behaviour. A couple of poems in the volume, though written in English,  sound like translation from Hindi-- the rhythm, the tone, the style, and even the context. This may be possibly because Abnish has been very active as a poet, translator, and critic in Hindi 'Navgeet'?

All the same, his new poetry collection significantly adds to the growing body of Indian English Literature. Highly recommended. 

-Professor R K Singh

The book is available on

https://www.amazon.in/Tell-Please-Abnish-Singh-Chauhan/dp/B0FF3278C4/

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