The Death of the Goddess: A Poem in Twelve Cantos - Paperback

by Patrick Colm Hogan (Author), Rachel Fell McDermott (Introduction by)

THE DEATH OF THE GODDESS is an epic, powerful narrative poem that poignantly explores themes of love, personal loss, and grief. Drawing inspiration from Buddhism, Indian philosophy, and Patrick Colm Hogan's interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita, the story revolves around two lovers who challenge unjust social structures, ultimately facing separation and death as a consequence of their defiance. In this innovative work, Hogan aims to blend ancient Indian philosophy and mythology, capturing the essence of beauty and emotional depth (referred to as "rasa" in Sanskrit) that defines the poem. THE DEATH OF THE GODDESS is a remarkable literary accomplishment that should be appreciated by dedicated poetry enthusiasts and students of mythology or epic literature.

Author Biography

PATRICK COLM HOGAN is a professor at the University of Connecticut, where he is a member of the Department of English, the Program in India Studies, the Program in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies, and the Program in Cognitive Science. The author of sixteen books, he has published fiction in The Journal of Irish Literature, and poetry in minnesota Review, Kunapipi, Journal of Commonwealth and Postcolonial Studies, and elsewhere.