Singing in the Dark: A Global Anthology of Poetry under Lockdown

• The collection compiles works ranging from quiet contemplation and grief to suppressed rage and cautious celebration. By uniting international perspectives, the book highlights how art and poetry provide solace, emotional resilience, and a shared bond during times of global crisis.

• K. Satchidanandan: A leading bilingual Indian poet and critic who is among the most translated contemporary Indian writers, having served as the chief executive of the Sahitya Akademi.

• Nishi Chawla: An acclaimed academician, writer, and playwright who holds a Ph.D. from George Washington University and has taught English literature extensively in India and the USA.

Structured as a choral spectrum of resilience, the anthology reflects on how the global lockdown altered daily existence, relationships, and societal frameworks. Through deeply personal and collective verses, the poets look past the immediate devastation of an invisible enemy to celebrate life, endurance, and the unifying power of human empathy when the world was forced to pause.