Odisha’s Charudutta Panigrahi honoured with Emily Dickinson Award for his anthology of poetry ‘Swirl & Still’

Odisha’s Charudutta Panigrahi has been conferred the esteemed Emily Dickinson Award for his recently published anthology of poetry, ‘Swirl & Still’. 

‘Swirl & Still’ reflects author Panigrahi's originality and globalism, distinguishing his work as unconfined by geographies or communities. His poetry is seen as a bridge across cultures.

From the evocative ‘Dusk at Rayagada’ to the stirring ‘Monte Music’, ‘Swirl & Still’ has captured critical acclaim and is reportedly tipped for nominations for several other international recognitions. 

What is Emily Dickinson Award?

The Emily Dickinson Award, named after the legendary 19th-century American poet, honours literary excellence and celebrates writers who, like Dickinson, delve deeply into the human experience with sensitivity and innovation. 

The award is given once a year to a member of the Poetry Society of America ‘to honor the memory and poetry of Emily Dickinson, for a poem inspired by Dickinson though not necessarily in her style’.