Indian Literature
The Poetics of Intermediality: Exploring Artistic Convergence in Sudeep Sen’s Select Poems
Volume / Issue
Vol. 17, Issue 1 · February 2026
Pages
227-242
Article ID
2026V17N1070
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
IntermedialityIndian English poetryMedial TranspositionMedial CombinationIntermedial References
Article History
Received
24-01-2026
Accepted
11 February 2026
Published Online
3 February 2026
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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. DOI: https://doi.org/10.66376/criterion.v17.n1.17
