Ananya Deshmukh

@ananya_deshmukh

Poet and educator. Writing free verse on changing seasons, morning balconies, and the poetry of quiet courage.

Published Stories & Essays

2 stories

Culture 4 min read

Anne Carson Won the Nobel. Where Should a New Reader Begin?

New to Anne Carson after her Nobel win? Explore three entry points into her writing, from Autobiography of Red to Eros the Bittersweet and Nox.

Oct 8, 2026 →

Poetry 3 min read

Rain on Southern Avenue

A quiet observation of Kolkata's rain-soaked municipal blue-and-white paint, captured through balcony vignettes, a shared glance across a minibus, and monsoon surfaces on Southern Avenue.

Sep 18, 2026 →