Book Review: Yadon Ke Dareeche Se by Anil Kumar Gupta “Anjum”
Title: Yadon Ke Dareeche Se (काव्य संग्रह)
Author: Anil Kumar Gupta “Anjum” Sahityapedia
Publication Date: 1 February 2025 Sahityapedia
Pages: 47 Sahityapedia
Genre: Hindi Poetry Collection Sahityapedia
Overview & Themes
Yadon Ke Dareeche Se is a poetry collection in which the poet shares some of his best works—his “serbesth rachnāen” (best writings). The poems focus on memories, introspection, nostalgia, and the emotional windows through which the poet views his life and experiences. Memory becomes a lens: of longing, of moments past, and sometimes of lessons learned.
The title, which can be translated roughly as From the Window of Memories, suggests reflection—each poem acting like a pane that frames different shades of the past, both joyful and painful. The collection is modest in length (47 pages) but rich in emotion.Sahityapedia
Strengths
-
Emotional Resonance: The poems are designed to evoke feelings—nostalgia, a sense of loss, and also hope. For a reader who enjoys reflective, mood‑oriented poetry, this collection offers many moments that strike deeply.
-
Conciseness: Given it is a short volume, Yadon Ke Dareeche Se doesn’t overstay its welcome. Each poem feels intentional, with minimal fluff, which means the reader can absorb and reflect without fatigue.
-
Accessible Language: The language is approachable. Anjum uses relatively simple Hindi so that even readers who may not read poetry often can follow the themes and connect with the images.
-
Themes of Universality: Though these are personal memories, the emotions expressed—of longing, passing time, desire to hold on to moments—are universal. That helps the work feel relevant to a wide audience.
Overall Impressions
Yadon Ke Dareeche Se is a sincere, heartfelt collection that offers readers a quiet space to reflect. It may not be a book with grand experiments or radical innovations, but it doesn’t need to be—its strength lies in its simplicity and emotional honesty. For lovers of Hindi poetry, especially those who enjoy themes of memory, introspection, and the passage of time, this is a worthy read.
Areas for Improvement
-
Depth of Imagery: Because the collection is short and the poems are often introspective, there are moments when imagery might feel repetitive. A little more variety in metaphors or more vivid, concrete scenes could deepen some poems.
-
Risk of Predictability: The themes of memory, longing, and nostalgia are well‑trod in poetry. Some readers may feel that certain poems follow familiar patterns. Introducing surprising turns or more contrast could make the collection even more engaging.
-
Room for Structural Play: Most of the poems seem conventional in structure. Experimentation—with form, line‑breaks, or more dramatic shifts—could add another layer of artistry to future works.