Amit Majmudar

Poet Amit Majmudar reads and discusses Christopher Reid's 'The Confusions' and his own poem 'Invocation'. Topics include Reid's poetic evolution, Shakespearean influences, use of alliteration, suspension of disbelief, and complexity of Shakespearean plots. Majmudar explores inspiration behind 'Invocation' from child psychiatry rotation, symbolism of arms, connections to Virgil's Aeneid, and powerful imagery. Discussion includes writing without worrying about allusions, themes of loss, pain, survival, rhyme scheme, and creative process of writing poetry late at night.

Amit Majmudar, a poet and physician, shares insights rooted in his rich literary background. He reflects on his mother's creative ways of nurturing, using music and small gifts to support her children. He discusses how art can be a form of sustenance, emphasizing the beauty found in everyday life. Majmudar challenges conventional views of wealth, showing that true richness comes from imagination and knowledge. He illustrates this with the poignant story of a wealthy man who is disconnected from the simple joys within his reach.