NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 21: Prof. Frank D'Souza's book of short essays and articles entitled 'Frankly Speaking' was published in 1987. He was held in the highest regard by his peers for his scholarship and erudition.
With his wife Cecilia, Prof. Frank used to write lyrics to songs which his wife would set to music. Also Read | Crystal Palace vs Manchester United Premier League 2024-25 Free Live Streaming Online: How To Watch EPL Match Live Telecast on TV & Football Score Updates in IST?.
His book Lyric Poetry takes you through a journey of understanding the strength and lyricism that can be achieved with the written word without music, along with the importance and beauty of this form of poetry. Prof. Frank starts with a discussion of the meaning of lyric poetry; he then goes into its origins and evolution through time where lyric poets pay homage or umbrage to love, death, life, God and war.
This published version of the book 'Lyric Poetry' by Prof. Frank D'Souza has been a labour of love from me, says his daughter Daphne D'Souza PIllai. Also Read | New Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB Launch Set for October 9; Here's Everything To Know.
"My dad entrusted the publication of the book to me before he passed away in the year 1986. He was the recipient of a University Grants Commission award in the humanities in the late 1970's and undertook research on lyric poetry and its origins, nature and characteristics." Says Dr.
Daphne, "Prof. Frank's manuscripts were f.