About the Book: Adil Jussawalla’s Soliloquies, written when he was just eighteen, captures the profound and mystical through its ambitious poetic vision. The protagonist Jian’s journey, marked by darkness and sudden clarity, explores deep emotional and philosophical struggles with intense imagery. This early work showcases Jussawalla’s precocious talent and challenges the boundaries of language and expression. Soliloquies is now reissued by Thayil Editions One, featuring this lost gem of Indian literary history along with an exclusive interview about Jussawalla’s youth and creative beginnings. A remarkable debut, it offers insight into the making of one of India’s most influential poets.