
The Criterion: An International Journal in English
Indian Literature
The Poetics of Intermediality: Exploring Artistic Convergence in Sudeep Sen’s Select Poems
Abstract
This paper examines the concept of intermediality in the context of Indian English poetry, with a particular focus on the three select poems of Sudeep Sen, namely, “Paper T[r]ails, “The Bharatanatyam Dancer,” and “The Card Players.” Sen’s poetry deftly merges diverse media forms, offering a rich ground for the exploration of intermediality. Intermediality is an under-researched yet increasingly relevant area within the context of Indian English poetry; it involves the integration of multiple media forms such as visual, auditory, and textual elements. This study employs a theoretical framework grounded in intermediality, focusing on its three key concepts: transposition, combination, and reference. Through a thorough textual analysis, this study proposes that Sen’s works not only employ intermedial elements but also explore the potential of Indian English poetry to engage in multimedial innovations, thereby challenging conventional boundaries of literary expression. In a media-saturated world, Sen’s poetry uses intermediality as a transformative tool, allowing poetry to evolve and expand, contributing to its expressive possibilities. This paper also contributes to the scholarly discourse on intermediality, focusing on its significance in broadening the scope and depth of contemporary Indian English poetry.
Keywords
Intermediality, Indian English poetry, Medial Transposition, Medial Combination, Intermedial References
How to Cite
Krishnapriya V. V., Dr. Moncy Mathew. “The Poetics of Intermediality: Exploring Artistic Convergence in Sudeep Sen’s Select Poems.” The Criterion: An International Journal in English, vol. 17, no. 1, Feb. 2026, pp. 227-242. ISSN: 0976-8165.
