Introduces students to Mirza Ghalib, one of the greatest Urdu and Persian poets, and his English-translated poem It Is Not Love, It Is Madness.
Explores intense love, longing, desire, and the acceptance of suffering as part of the lover’s experience.
This poem by Mirza Ghalib explores the intensity of love as a passionate, sometimes irrational emotion. Through It Is Not Love, It Is Madness, students encounter themes of longing, desire, devotion, and the acceptance of pain and separation as part of love. The poem highlights the persistence of desire, admiration for the beloved, and love beyond societal judgment, encouraging students to analyze emotional depth, poetic expression, and the universal human experience of unfulfilled love.
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Dr. S. Pravinkumar is an accomplished academic with a robust background in English literature, specializing in Indian Writing in English, Diasporic Literature, and Feminism. With over eight years of teaching experience, he currently serves as an Assistant Professor of English at G. Venkataswamy Naidu College in Kovilpatti. Dr. Pravinkumar holds a Ph.D. from Madurai Kamaraj University, where his research focused on the depiction of women in the novels of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. He also earned his M.Phil and M.A. in English Literature from the same university, demonstrating a consistent academic excellence throughout his studies. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Pravinkumar has made significant contributions to scholarly literature. He has published numerous articles in reputed national and international journals, exploring themes such as identity, migration, cultural dilemmas, and the portrayal of societal issues in literature. His works often delve into the intricacies of diasporic experiences and the struggles of women in various cultural contexts. Dr. Pravinkumar is actively involved in academic services beyond teaching. He has organized workshops, attended numerous conferences and symposia, and guided M.A. projects, further enriching the academic community with his expertise. His dedication to innovative teaching methods and commitment to fostering critical thinking in students is evident in his career objective. With excellent communication skills and a fluency in English, Dr. Pravinkumar is adept at both individual and team-based work. His interests in novels and professional skills in teaching English grammar complement his academic pursuits, making him a well-rounded educator and scholar.
