Description

Maps Made of Memory is a collection of haibuns that trace the invisible geography of places that linger. From cathedrals to street corners, each piece captures a moment suspended in breath and light. The prose walks through cities; the haiku pauses within them. Together, they map not just the world — but the quiet terrain of memory.

About Author

Swarupa Chatterjee served as the Head of the Department of English and Associate Professor at Bangabasi Evening College, University of Calcutta. She retired in October 2023 after thirty-five years of dedicated service. She co-edited three volumes of poetry with National Award-winning filmmaker Ashoke Viswanathan: “A Feeling Called Hope,” “A Place Called Utopia,” and “An Adventure Called Life.” In 2023, she was honored with the Tagore Samman and the Kavi Salam awards. Her debut book of haikus, “Haiku Vignettes: Moments in Miniature,” showcases her exceptional ability to capture profound emotions in concise, evocative verse. Chatterjee’s work reflects her talent for distilling life’s complexities into brief, impactful haikus, illuminating the pivotal moments that shape individual journeys and actions. Her craft has been appreciated by stalwarts of Japanese, Bengali and English poetry – Yousuke Tanaka, Joy Goswami and Sanjukta Dasgupta. This is her second volume of poetry, travelogue haibuns.