The Alphabets of Latin America: A Carnival of Poems by Abhay K

A unique poetic bond between India and Latin America is illuminated through Abhay K.'s collection 'The Alphabets of Latin America: A Carnival of Poems,' which offers 108 alphabetically arranged odes capturing the history, geography, culture, and literary landscape of Latin America. The collection stands as a counterpart to Octavio Paz's poetic exploration of India, featuring verses on iconic landmarks like Machu Picchu, Tikal, and Perito Moreno, alongside celebrations of samba, caipirinha, and notable Latin American writers such as Borges and Neruda. Abhay K., a poet-diplomat, employs a fluid narrative style that blurs linear time and space, presenting Latin America through a lens of cultural richness and philosophical depth.

Yadav, S. (2021). The Alphabets of Latin America: A Carnival of Poems by Abhay K. World Literature Today, 95(3), 117–118. https://doi.org/10.1353/wlt.2021.0002