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War has shaped civilizations, redrawn borders, and altered the course of human history. Yet behind every battle lie untold stories of loss, longing, resilience, displacement, sacrifice, and hope. A Pity Called War is a powerful anthology that brings together the voices of more than 200 poets from diverse backgrounds, united by a common desire to reflect upon the human consequences of conflict.
Through poignant verses and thought-provoking imagery, the poets explore the emotional, social, and psychological dimensions of war—its devastation, its contradictions, and its enduring impact on individuals and communities. The collection serves not only as a literary response to violence and division but also as a call for peace, empathy, and collective humanity.

Edited by Ashoke Viswanathan and Swarupa Chatterjee, with a foreword by Sanjukta Dasgupta, this anthology stands as a testament to the power of poetry to bear witness, provoke reflection, and inspire dialogue.

A Pity Called War is more than a collection of poems—it is a chorus of voices reminding us that while wars may be fought by nations, their consequences are endured by people.