Wild Verses of Wit & Whimsy: From Alpha to Zeta in Twenty-Six Movements

Book Details

• Author: Alok Bhalla

• Publisher: Perky Parrot

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9788119626175

• Pages: 66

• Cover: Paperback

About the Book

This book is a delightful collection of whimsical poems written for the author's daughters, yet it resonates far beyond personal ties. It is an exploration of imagined worlds, filled with strange beings and unorthodox concepts that defy logical ideas, rational wishes, and grammatical structures. Alok Bhalla’s poetry draws inspiration from literary classics such as Lewis Carroll’s Poems about Snarks, Jorge Luis Borges’ Dreamtigers, Edward Lear’s Jumblies, and Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories. These works continue to sustain the author’s imagination in today’s challenging world.

Bhalla’s writing embraces the absurd, the playful, and the unexpected, crafting a space where the usual rules of logic and form are joyfully discarded. These poems offer readers a break from the mundane, inviting them into a world of fantastical creatures, dreams, and wonder. With a lighthearted yet profound approach, Bhalla celebrates the beauty of words and the joy of imagination in a time that often feels “cruel and mean.”

About the Author

Alok Bhalla is a widely published critic, translator, and poet with a passion for literature, cinema, and art. Over the years, he has taught courses in these subjects at both Indian and foreign universities. In 2023, he was honored with the Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature Award. Bhalla is deeply enchanted by the sound of words and the mystery behind stories, and his whimsical rhymes provided him with a refreshing escape from the formalities of academic writing.

About the Illustrator

In addition to his literary work, Alok Bhalla is also the illustrator of this collection. His involvement in both the creation of the poems and the visual aspect of the book adds a deeply personal touch to the work.