Mangalore: New Book on Wilfy Rebimbus’ Literature Released

By Fr. Steve Pereira
Bellevision Media Network

Mangalore, 24 Dec 2012:On the 4th Anniversary of Naman Ballok Jesu – Konkani Monthly, ’Suryacha Kirnnani’, a book on the literary contributions of the legendary singer the late Wilfy Rebimbus, edited by Rev. Fr. Stephen Pereira, Carmeltie was released at Infant Jesus Shrine Hall here on Friday December 21.

Central Sahitya Academy Award winning poet Melvyn Rodrigues released the book along with other dignitaries on the dais, while Rev. Fr. Archiebald Gonsalves, Provincial Superior of the Carmelites presided over the function.
’Suryacha Kirnnani’ is an appraisal of the contribution of Wilfy’s literature which includes his songs (more than 3,000), poems (20), plays (9) and short stories. Apart from a detailed biography of Wilfy Rebimbus, this book addresses various aspects of his literature, his literary style, portrayal on Christian community, religion, women, motherhood, views on politics, human values, comedy, social revolution, mother-tongue Konkani and so on.

 

The book unearths the rich treasure that lies deep within the songs and writings of the great Konkani Kogull and can be considered as a compendium of the literature of the late Wilfy Rebimbus.

Speaking after releasing the book, Melvyn Rodrigues recalled the contributions of Wilfy Rebimbus and said that just as the sun gives light to the world, Wilfy has shown his talent through his songs and has won the hearts of the people. He also lauded the Editorial and the Board of the book for their beautiful publication.

On the occasion, writer and poet Jo Cy Siddakatte presented a scholarly paper on ’Human Values in Wilfy’s Literature’ while Konkani writer and grammarian Stephen Quadros presented a paper on the topic ’Centenary of Konkani Journalism - An Evaluation’.
Konkan Myna Meena Rebimbus, Vishwas Rebimbus, Fr Pius, Dolphy Cascia, John M Permanur, Vitori Karkal, Fr Santhumayor among others were present.