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Near the Sea is a collection of poems by Masud Mahmood. The poems in this collection encompass universal human emotions like joy, misery, grief, love, helplessness etc. Written before, during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, these poems can also be a testimony to the changing psyche of the poet, and how a global pandemic can affect the life of an introspective individual. The poems also shed light on the complex thought process of the poet regarding humanity, society, changing cultures, life, death and the world around us. Through handpicked words and masterfully incorporated metaphors and rhythm, Masud Mahmood weaves a beautiful tapestry of life of the mind in this collection.
Masud Mahmood
Born into a culturally liberal family in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 1953, Masud Mahmood completed his degrees in English and American literature at Dhaka University and obtained a Ph.D. in Emily Dickinson’s poems and letters from there, later on published as Launched into Eternity: A Study of Emily Dickinson’ Poems and Letters (2009) to considerable critical acclaim. He started teaching in the Department of English, Chittagong University in 1977 and retired as Professor of English in 2018. In the course of his academic career, he developed a passion for poetry and turned his hand to writing poetry. His first book of verse Listening to Me was published in 2012. Besides, he took an interest in translating Bangla poetry, published translations and
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