Ranjan Ghosh is an author whose influential works delve into transcultural poetics and the concept of the poet, tracing the evolution of poetry from classical figures to modernists. His writing deeply engages with the ideas and philosophies underpinning literary creation, exploring how perceptions of poets have shifted across diverse cultural landscapes. Ghosh's style is characterized by meticulous analysis and insightful commentary on literary traditions. His authorial approach offers readers a refreshing perspective on the enduring themes within poetry.
Focusing on innovative approaches to critical thinking, this book seeks to challenge and transform traditional methods across various disciplines. It encourages readers to explore radical ideas and perspectives, aiming to deepen their understanding and engagement with critical thought. Through its unique framework, the work invites a re-examination of established norms and promotes a more inclusive and dynamic intellectual discourse.
"Ghosh introduces the term 'plastic turn' and gives a new direction for how we can interpret and experience the turn today. By what he calls the material-aesthetic, he opens up a fresh direction in our experience and understanding of plastic through the correspondence that plastic as a material brings with the aesthetic that it inspires and figures"-