Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB/PMD)
With Inputs from Media Release
Udupi, Apr 1: The mango tree at the Milagres College, Kallianpur, was a roof to an offbeat book launching ceremony of the anthology ‘Mirage - A Tribute’ by student, emerging poet and entrepreneur, Johan Chris Antony Lewis, on Friday, 31 March. This is the first book by the Udupi-based poet.
‘Mirage - A Tribute’, an anthology of 23 poems is published by the Department of English at Milagres College. The book release was attended by eminent personalities in and around the locality.The guest Chitra Panikkar wished him the best for his bright future.
The principal of the college, Gerald Pinto appreciating Johan said, " It gives me immense pleasure to be releasing the first anthology at the campus. Johan is a bright student and was awarded as the 'best outgoing student' by the institute for excelling in studies and being an exceptional coordinator. He is currently pursuing his final year BCom here. Johan goes beyond the horizons of general thinking, is good at sports, studies and literature runs his business and is always up to something. This is just a stepping stone for his bright future."
Johan, speaking to Daijiworld said, "It was my childhood dream to achieve something. That dream has become a reality today. I would like to continue higher studies along with the business. My interest in literature never disturbed my education. The lecturer at the English department here, the institution and my family have all supported me to pursue my interest. There are merits and demerits to using social media. Using it for the better is prime. I thank everyone, who has made this achievement today possible."
Rosalia recited a poem written by Johan.
Prof Cyril Mathias, HOD, English department, Johan's mother Joyce Lewis, campus director, Fr Dr Prakash Anil Castelino, HOD of commerce department, Herald Monis were present on occasion.
Dr Vincent Alwa compered the programme.
"'Mirage - A Tribute' is a collection of 23 poems through which Johan has expressed his feelings and opinions on life in general. He has touched upon abstract and concrete aspects of life in his anthology. Attention must be drawn to the wordplay in these poems. I am sure the book will inspire the younger readers," said Mary Mammen, associate professor (retd), Department of English of the college. She congratulated and wished the young poet the best.
"I see my hard work unfold into a reality, I have believed in hard work, and I shall continue to believe," said the budding poet Johan Chris.
About the Author: Johan Chris
Johan Chris Antony Lewis is a budding author and emerging entrepreneur. With his first published work at the age of 20, he is among one of the youngest writers in the country.
Johan Chris is a student of Milagres College of Kallianpur where he currently pursues bachelor's in commerce. He is a proud Milagrean who largely credits his success to his Alma Mater. Johan was awarded the title of 'The Best Outgoing Student' by his institute for excelling in studies and co-curricular activities.
Besides writing poems and reading books, Johan Chris runs a successful business too. He set up his first venture 'Vibe Clothing and Accessories' at the young age of 19 years where he deals with clothing and fashion accessories. His firm continues to up-scale rapidly.
Johan Chris also holds the post of 'Director of Business' at JCI Kallyanpura Cosmo City and is the founding trustee of 'Planet Mars Foundation'.
Johan likes spending his free time reading books and listening to music. He resides in Udupi with his family.
About the Anthology: Mirage - A Tribute
Identity, idea and innovation result in the emergence of strong personalities. What drives 'identity' is a quest. Quest gives birth to thought. The conflict of thought drives Idea, which is delivered as Innovation. That thought, innovation or solution can change the world. Mirage - A Tribute' is one such powerful Anthology, expresses young Johan.
Real life general situations inspire the anthology. The author has expressed his feelings on abstract and sometimes concrete situations in life.
This anthology is a sincere effort by the poet to bring out the thoughts of the modern generation, poetically, into the mainstream. It highlights the several hypocrisies prevalent in the society. Both, the rapid, ever-changing thought process of the youth, and the permanent change has been brought to the fore. A couple of poems also deal with contemporary teenage issues, the formation of conscience, and shed light on introversion. The change in trends also defining literature with a new style of writing can be seen in 'Mirage - A Tribute'.
'Mirage - A Tribute' is available for ordering online on Amazon.in and can order their copy in paperback on leading e-commerce portals. Readers can also grab their copy at selected bookstores in Udupi.
For more information, please visit www.johanchrisblog.wordpress.com or email Johan inspirelivebelieve@gmail.com