Dr Madhumita Ghosh's review of my book A Treatise on Poetry for Beginners

Dr Madhumita Ghosh's review of my book A Treatise on Poetry for Beginners : Writing on a vast topic as Poetry in a simple manner is no easy feat. Yet Dr.A.V.Koshy has done just that. Only a scholar of a great measure , as he distinctly comes through in his book, with an expansive and extensive knowledge of poetry can present an esoteric topic in the most simple manner that may appeal to one and all. In his Treatise on Poetry, beginning with Some General Thoughts on Poetry, he guides his readers, with great ease and elan, through the inroads of various parameters and components of the poetic form. In a distinctive, stylish yet facile manner, he takes his readers on a delightful journey through Poetry where the mention of the great stalwarts and analysis of their poems seem attractive even to the most uninitiated reader. It will be no surprise if his readers go all 'lady GAGA' over this book. As a Poetry teacher for many years now, I would love to own this book, read from time to time and gift to my students.

Prodipta Banerjee's (fb name) review on my book A Treatise on Poetry for Beginners.

On Ampat Koshy's A Treatise of Poetry : by Prodipta Banerjee I wonder whether any other period in the history of English literature has yielded so many poets as the Age of Fb has! Poets, writers, essayists who are not followers of greater names or any school but distinctive voices themselves. Amidst all this rich variation, Prof Koshy's splendid book, using his term "The Voice " galvanises the reader, whether a beginner or an advanced student of literature to love poetry by understanding its essentials and by noticing the underlying logic of the shifting and new tastes of poetry, the assiduity of poets or how they are 'natural" down the ages . The past two hours of reading has been, for me, a fascinating and engaging journey up the stream of the mechanics of poetry, engaging both in content and the excitement of a radical departure from the "boring conventional "style of theory .It is hard to define Prof Koshy's brilliance , his is a distinctive clear philosophy expressed in a distinctive manner, both intellectually and emotionally rewarding .

Vasudev Murthy's comments on my book A treatise on Poetry for Beginners

Another mind blowing, great and about to explode on the scene writer Vasudev Murthy on my book:Certainly not the typical boring pompous Treatise that frightens common people like me! A great book that demystifies the principles of poetry and takes a liberal view of the evolution of this art form. Here's hoping it will one day get across-the-board recognition for being an unorthodox yet scholarly book.

Michele Baron's review of my new book A Treatise on Poetry for Beginners

Here is the third review of my book in eformat! Thank you Michele Baron Review by: Michele Baron on Sep. 08, 2012 : Four stars In a book suitable for not only aspiring and emergent writers of poetry, but also to closet and avowed critics of poetry, Dr. Koshy has compiled wit, wisdom, and aphorisms and "authorisms" well-wrought in an lucid, entertaining, and highly accessible form. "A Treatise on Poetry for Beginners" draws from the wellsprings of poetic traditions across the continents and ages. Bridging to the "now" of electronic compositions and individual and group anthology publications both online and in hard-copy, Dr. Koshy encourages and challenges beginners and experienced writers, readers, and critics alike. The "self-styled FB poet" writes of social forum poetry, the "Dreaded Poets Society," the real, the virtual, the ever-present influence of T.S. Eliot, and the lifetime "wardrobe" of poetic Style in an engaging blend of quoted poetry, pithy extracts, and plain-spoken prose. Readers can peruse the real-time, on-line Dr. Koshy with the click of an icon to facebook. But to read the estimable and considerable evaluations of poetry distilled in Dr. Koshy's memorable style, I highly recommend (for beginners, afficionados and scholars alike) reading "A Treatise on Poetry." (reviewed the day of purchase)