Oleander Blooms (A Bouquet of Love Blooms)

“Oleander may be Ophelia, Jessica or a Banalata Sen,” but it is not a meaning which the poet would wish to pursue. Rather Oleander as symbolic leitmotif posits the flowering of Love/love, both as an ideal and as a human experience. Antony Johae , Professor, Shakespeare Studies, Essex University, UK. Placing the Oleander at the core of his poetic universe, the author relies on its duality to portray the wealth of emotions, fears, expectations, joys and sorrows engendered by love. The legendary flower of oleander, evokes Leander’s immortal love for his beloved Hero and his tragic end, and also speaks of the perpetual re-enactments of love’s bliss and sorrows, joys and predicament Daniela Rogobete , Senior Lecturer, University of Craiova, Romania This collection is the perfect gift for every person that has loved, is in love, and looks forward to finding that special partner with whom to share the journey of life. Elisabetta Marino , University of Rome