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Embark on a captivating journey through continents and cultures with renowned poet and professor Hoshang Merchant as he unveils hidden secrets in his mesmerising memoir, All My Masters. In this extraordinary book, Merchant fearlessly shares his experiences, challenging societal norms and embracing a life of openness and authenticity.
Join Merchant on a remarkable adventure across the vibrant landscapes of the Middle East, Europe, the United States, and back to India. As he chronicles the indelible marks left by people and places that shaped his existence, readers will encounter well-known figures and those who have remained in the shadows until now.
Merchant’s introspection is razor-sharp and profound, blending wickedly humorous anecdotes with poetic observations and tender reflections. As he labels himself a ‘homosexual Parsi, Christian by education, Hindu by culture, and Sufi by persuasion,’ each identity represents a special pilgrimage, enriching the tapestry of his life.
The unwavering spirit of a man who broke free from social constraints is palpable in All My Masters. Merchant seeks to inspire others who yearn for acceptance and self-realisation through his exhilarating and courageous honesty.
Prepare to be enthralled by this unforgettable memoir, an amazing illustration of how many diverse lives can converge to form one extraordinary existence. Immerse yourself in All My Masters and let the bravery of one man to accept every facet of his identity inspire you.
Hoshang Merchant is India’s pre-eminent voice of gay liberation. Born in 1947 to a Zoroastrian business family in Bombay, India, he graduated in 1968 with a major in English and a minor in the culture of India. On his mother’s side, he descends from a line of preachers and teachers.
Hoshang holds a master’s from Occidental College, Los Angeles, USA. At Purdue University, Indiana, USA, he specialized in the renaissance and modernism. After leaving Purdue in 1975, Merchant attended the Provincetown Fine Arts Work Centre, Massachusetts, USA, and lived and taught in Heidelberg, Iran, and Jerusalem, where he was exposed to various radical student movements of the Left.
He has studied Buddhism at the Tibetan Library, Dharamshala, India, and Islam in Iran and Palestine. Since 1979, seventeen of his books of poetry have been published. He recently retired from the University of Hyderabad, India, after twenty-six years of teaching.
