About the Book

‘It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a cosmos to write a poem.’ This indeed is the key to Ranajit Das’s vast poetic world of thought and feeling, of mystery and meaning, and of abundant love. Although always occupied with large existential issues, yet his poems never lose touch with the basic song and dance of life. The robust vitality of his poetry shows little concern for the modernist notions of alienation, ennui or urban angst. Another factor distinguishing his poetry is the strong presence of eroticism, both as a force and a metaphor of life. Das’s poetry is remarkable for its extraordinary blend of intellect and imagination, stirred by a deep human sympathy. Ranajit’s poetry depicts the inner quest of a poet in search of an unknown beauty. Aliens in the Metro is a collection thoughtfully selected and translated by the poet himself from his Bengali masterpieces.