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Edition : 1 | Volume : 1
Publishing Year : 2025
Langage : English
Publisher : South India Book Traders
Author/s :
Dr. Govind Sarswat , Dr. Prof. Rekha Tiwari
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The edited volume Harmony and Peace in Literary Works is an attempt to bring together various scholarly perspectives that shows how literary works across cultures, periods and genres have envisioned, promoted and appealed for the ideals of peace and harmony. An inner as well as outer balance is necessary for peaceful existence of humans with the atmosphere around. The concept of the book incorporates each and every element of our universe for being in a state of poise and calm along with humans, thus expanding the vision of peace and harmony for all. It emphasizes the relevance of literary works in fostering empathy, understanding and reconciliation in a world often divided by prejudice, violence, injustice and hatred. Whether we talk about ancient Sanskrit texts or modern literary works, literature silently performs its timeless role in shaping compassion and sustaining the universal quest for peace. Through critical analysis of various genres of literature and ancient philosophy, the contributors evaluate how profoundly poetry, drama, fiction, non-fiction and philosophical works advocate inner peace, non-violence, ethical behaviour, social justice, fair treatment and hope. The volume thus stands as a significant scholarly contribution that reaffirms literature's enduring power to inspire harmony and uphold humanity's collective pursuit of peace.
Dr. Govind Sarswat
Dr. Govind Sarswat is an Assistant Professor in the
department of English, Government P.G. College, Degana. He
has served as the Head, Department of English, JVBI, Ladnun, and has been a
member of various governing bodies of the university. He has more than fifteen years
of teaching experience in higher education. He has published twenty-two
research articles in reputed peer-reviewed journals and has actively
participated in more than forty national and international conferences,
presenting papers on diverse literary themes. Currently, he is supervising four
research scholars under his guidance. Apart from his scholarly pursuits, he is
also a creative writer, composing poems in both English and Hindi. His areas of
academic interest include Literary Theory and Criticism, Afro-American
Literature, Diaspora Studies, and Postcolonial Studies.
Table of Contents..
1. A Study of Harmony and Peace in Indian English Literature
2. Speaking Peace, Seeking Harmony: James Baldwin’s Rhetoric for Racial Reconciliation in America
3. The Harmonising Power of Literature: War Time Stories as a Catalyst of Peace
4. The Quest for Peace in Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
5. Echoes of Peace in a World at War: Analysing Tranquility amid Chaos in The English Patient
6. Nelson Mandela’s Legacy: Forging Peace through Reconciliation and Justice
7. The Souls of Black Folk: A Literary Framework for Peace and Racial Reconciliation
8. Philosophy and Peace: A Journey through the Wisdom of Great Thinkers
9. The Literary Exploration and Investigation of a useful theory of Peace and its Educational Ramifications for a Sustainable Future.
10. Depiction of Peace and Harmony in War Poetry
11. Prayers for Universal Peace: Analysis of Shanti Path in Sanskrit Literature
12. Nonviolence as Resistance: Reimagining Peace in the 21st Century
13. From Darkness to Light: Tamas as a Narrative of Peace and Healing
14. The Role of Mahatma Buddha in Shaping a Culture of Peace and Compassion
15. Marching for Justice: The Civil Rights Movement and the Power of Non-violence in Peace Building
16. Timeless Wisdom: Ethical Principles of Karma and Dharma in the Ramayana and Mahabharata for Modern Decision-Making
17. Nonviolence and Peace: An Analysis
18. Endurance and Hope: Tracing the Possibility of Peace in the Violent Landscapes of J. M. Coetzee’s Narrative World
19. List of Contributors
