K. V. Dominic

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K. V. Dominic
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Born (1956-02-13) 13 February 1956 (age 69)
Kalady, Kerala, India
Occupationwriter, poet, critic
NationalityIndian
Notable works
  • Winged Reason
  • Write Son, Write
  • Multicultural Symphony
Website
www.profkvdominic.com

Kannappillil Varghese Dominic (born 13 February 1956), an Indian poet, short story writer, editor, and critic, writing in English. He is a retired Associate Professor of the PG & Research Department of English, Newman College, Thodupuzha, Kerala. He was awarded a PhD on the novels of R. K. Narayan from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. [1]

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Literary career

Dominic has published 52 books including eight books of English poems, one each translated book of poetry in Hindi, French, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam and Gujarati and 8 short story collections, four in English and one each in French, Hindi, Malayalam and Bengali. [2] [3] [4] His poems feature in the anthology, The Dance of the Peacock: An Anthology of English Poetry from India, [5] published by Hidden Brook Press, [6] Canada. His research papers, poems, short stories, book reviews, one act plays etc. have been published in innumerable international refereed journal issues and edited anthologies. There are five critical books on his poetry and one on his short stories. He has organized ten national/international literary conferences in various universities and colleges in India and participated in countless conferences, workshops, seminars, symposiums in India and abroad. As an editor of two international refereed biannual research journals in English language and literature, he is an expert in research methodology and documentation style and has conducted innumerable workshops on research methodology in different parts of India and abroad. Dominic's poetry has been studied by scholars and writers from India and abroad. [7] [8] [9] A complete collection of K. V. Dominic's poems was published by Modern History Press, Ann Arbor, USA in 2016. [10] His poetry has been researched for PhD Degree.

Activities and recognition

Dominic is the Secretary of the GIEWEC (Guild of Indian English Writers Editors and Critics). He conducts workshop on research methodology and MLA style of documentation in different parts of India every year. [11] [7]

  1. International Poets Academy, Chennai conferred on him the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD “in recognition of his distinguished contribution to World Poetry, and for his pioneering pursuits in influencing mankind towards the path of World Peace, Global Harmony and Cosmic Humanism” on 9 July 2009 at the World Poetry Day Celebration at World Peace Centre, Chemmencherry, Chennai.
  2. India Inter-Continental Cultural Association, Chandigarh conferred on him Kafla Inter-continental Award of Honour SAHITYA SHIROMANI in recognition of his contribution in the field of literature at the 10th International Writers' Festival at Trivandrum (Kerala) on 28 December 2014.
  3. International Sufi Centre, Bangalore conferred a citation of Brightest Honour in recognition of his distinguished contribution to Indian English Poetry and for his pursuits in influencing mankind towards Communal Harmony and Cosmic Humanism, on 1 September 2020.
  4. Children’s Literature Research Centre (CLRC), Agartala, Tripura, India’s CLRC LITERARY AWARD 2025 is proudly presented to PROF. DR. K. V. DOMINIC on 29th June 2025 in recognition of his outstanding contributions in the fields of poetry & literature.

Editorship

Dominic is editor and publisher of the International Journal on Multicultural Literature (IJML) [12] and Editor-in-Chief of the Guild's international refereed biannual journal, Writers Editors Critics (WEC). [13]

Interviews

Dominic has been interviewed by several scholars and litterateurs.

Published books

Poetry collection

Short story

Criticism

Edited books

[33]

Critical books on Dominic's Poetry and Short Stories

References

  1. "K.V. Dominic's Winged Reason by Prof. Dr. Ram Sharma". Boloji.com. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  2. "BOOKS - Prof. K V Dominic". Profkvdominic.com. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  3. K. V. Dominic (1 January 2016). Contemporary Concerns and Beyond. authorspress. p. 86. ISBN   9789352074006.
  4. 1 2 Cataracts of Compassion: A Collection of Poems. January 2017. ISBN   978-93-87281-37-0.
  5. Grove, Richard. "The Dance of the Peacock:An Anthology of English Poetry from India". No. current. Hidden Brook Press, Canada. Archived from the original on 29 September 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  6. Press, Hidden Brook. "Hidden Brook Press". Hidden Brook Press. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  7. 1 2 Kumaran, S., ed. (1 February 2016). Philosophical Musings for a Meaningful Life: An Analysis of K.V. Dominic's Poems. Modern History Press. ASIN   1615992669.
  8. P, Prem (20 August 2017). English Poetry in India: A Comprehensive Survey of Trends and Thought Patterns. Authorspress. ASIN   8172736029.
  9. Reddy, T. V. (20 August 2017). A Critical Survey of Indo-English Poetry. Authorspress. ASIN   9352072499.
  10. 1 2 Dominic, K. V. (15 July 2016). K. V. Dominic Essential Readings and Study Guide: Poems about Social Justice, Women's Rights, and the Environment. Modern History Press. ASIN   1615993037.
  11. Marino, Elisabetta (April 2013). "Interview with Prof. K. V. Dominic". Labyrinth. 4 (2): 208.
  12. "Home". ijmljournal.com.
  13. "Home". writerseditorscriticsjournal.com.
  14. "Welcome to UGC, New Delhi, India". Ugc.ac.in. Retrieved 20 August 2017.[ dead link ]
  15. "Welcome to UGC, New Delhi, India". Ugc.ac.in. Retrieved 20 August 2017.[ dead link ]
  16. "International Journal on Multicultural Literature".
  17. "Welcome to UGC, New Delhi, India". Ugc.ac.in. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  18. Karmakar, Goutam (August 2017). "Revelations of a Pantheistic Poet: Dr K.V. Dominic in Conversation". Writers in Conversation. 4 (2). doi: 10.22356/wic.v4i2.18 .
  19. "Writers in Conversation". journals.flinders.edu.au. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  20. https://www.amazon.in/Conversation-Contemporary-Indian-English-Poets/dp/9358312580
  21. "Prof. K V Dominic - Prof.K V Dominic". Profkvdominic.com. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  22. Poèmes Philosophiques de K V Dominic: Poèmes sur la justice sociale, les droits des femmes et de l'environnement.
  23. Winged Reason. January 2019. ISBN   978-93-89110-84-5.
  24. Musings on Covid Pandemic and Beyond. Authorspress. 16 April 2021.
  25. Ezhuthoo Makane Ezhuthoo: Selected Poems. Authorspress. 6 December 2021.
  26. Thorns and Agonies. Authorspress. 24 February 2024. ISBN   978-93-6095-839-8.
  27. Dominic, K. V. (2018). Sanchita Karma and Other Tales of Ethics and Choice from India. Loving Healing Press. ISBN   978-1615993932.
  28. Aaranu Uttaravadi: Selected Stoires in Malayalam. Authorspress. 23 May 2022.
  29. Selected Short Stories: Prof. K. V. Dominic --Selection de petites nouvelles: Prof. K. V. Domininic--Adaptation francaise: Dominique de Miscault.
  30. Selected Short Stories of Prof. K. V. Dominic. Authorspress. 27 May 2023.
  31. Tales of Ethics.
  32. https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0F3CL2275
  33. Dominic, K. V. (20 August 2017). Contemporary Concerns and Beyond. Authorspress. ASIN   9352074009.
  34. Dominic, K. V.; Jeyaraju, Pamela (20 August 2017). Environmental Literature: Research Papers and Poems. Authorspress. ASIN   9352073096.
  35. "The Poetic Art Of T. V. Reddy". Authorspress.
  36. The Multicultural Matrix: Shifting Paradigms. Authorspress. January 2017. ISBN   978-93-87281-36-3.
  37. Barathi, S.; Dominic, Kannappillil Varghese (6 April 2024). Diasporas and Dilemmas: The Voice of an Exile. Authorspress. ISBN   978-93-87281-38-7.
  38. A Journey from within to Beyond: A Bunch of Short Stories Culled from Different Cultures. January 2018. ISBN   978-93-88008-76-1.
  39. Amazon.in : Muse of now paradigm. ASIN   B0852JZYN2.
  40. Selected Lyrics of GIEWEC Poets. Authorspress. 28 December 2022.
  41. https://www.amazon.in/s?k=eco-tales+of+india&crid=39W6VGIZF5OP0&sprefix=eco-tales+of+india%2Caps%2C221&ref=nb_sb_noss
  42. Mukhopadhyaya, Ramesh Chandra (2 December 2017). K.V. Dominic Criticism and Commentary: Essential Readings Companion. Loving Healing Press. ISBN   978-1615993574.
  43. "MyiLibrary".
  44. Poetical Sensibility of K V Dominic's Creative Muse. Authorspress. January 2019. ISBN   978-93-89110-74-6.
  45. Tales Unraveled Sufferings and Pangs of the Downtrodden in the Short Stories of K. V. Dominic.