An Autumn Called Hiraeth is a poetry collection that explores melancholy, identity, loneliness, healing, and the quieter struggles people carry within themselves. Written by Samriddhi Pant, the book moves through emotions that are often difficult ...

An Autumn Called Hiraeth is a poetry collection that explores melancholy, identity, loneliness, healing, and the quieter struggles people carry within themselves. Written by Samriddhi Pant, the book moves through emotions that are often difficult to explain — overthinking, pressure, grief, emptiness, and the slow process of finding peace again. The collection is divided into four parts, each reflecting a different emotional state. The Anatomy of the Fall focuses on inner conflict, self-worth, family expectations, and emotional exhaustion. The Turning of the Wheel moves through the months of the year, showing how emotions repeat, change, and sometimes quietly heal with time. The Cold Earth takes a darker turn, exploring crime, guilt, death, and human psychology through gothic-style storytelling and mystery poems. Finally, The Sudden Sun brings moments of warmth, acceptance, and hope without pretending everything is suddenly fixed. The title holds the heart of the collection. Hiraeth is a Welsh word that describes a deep longing or homesickness for something that may never have truly existed — a feeling of missing a place, version of yourself, or kind of comfort you can’t fully return to. Paired with autumn, a season of change and letting go, the title reflects the emotional atmosphere of the book: soft, nostalgic, melancholic, and quietly hopeful at the same time.