Draft:Mukesh Kumar Sharma

Mukesh Kumar Sharma
Born	Jaitsar, Rajasthan, India
Occupation	Author Educator Poet
Language	English
Nationality	Indian
Notable works	War Heroes and Other Observations
Notable awards	Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching International (2023) Model Educator Award

Mukesh Kumar Sharma (also known as Mukesh K Sharma) is an Indian author, poet, and educator. He serves as a School Lecturer with the Government of Rajasthan and has published 31 books spanning various genres including poetry, academic guides, and literary criticism.

Early life and education

Sharma was born in Jaitsar, a town in the Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan, India.

Career

Academic career

Sharma has worked as a School Lecturer with the Government of Rajasthan for over 18 years. He has been associated with coaching institutes in Jaipur and Delhi, where he mentors students in English literature and competitive examination preparation.

In 2023, Sharma was selected for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching International (FDAI) program. The program includes a five-month research opportunity in the United States, focusing on the implementation of artificial intelligence in education.

Literary career

Sharma has authored 31 books, maintaining an average rating of 4.78 on Goodreads. His works include:

Poetry

• War Heroes and Other Observations: The Battles We Fight Everyday (2024)

Literary theory and criticism

• Post-Structuralism: A Comprehensive Guide
• Post-Modernism: An Introduction
• Post-Colonial Literary Theory: An Introduction
• Principles of Literary Criticism: For MA Final Fifth Paper
• Crash Course in Literary Criticism and Theory (with Dr. Garima Jain)
• MCQs On Literary Criticism and Theory: An Objective Approach

Academic guides and reference works

• Advanced Literary Theory: An Objective Approach (with Shiwali Sharma)
• Mastering Shakespeare: Macbeth and As You Like It
• UGC NET English: An Objective Approach (Parts 1 & 2)
• Masters of Words: Your Key to English Literature
• Indian Writing in English: An Objective Approach: 3300+ MCQs With Detailed Explanations
• Research Methodology For UGC NET & Other Competitive Exams
• Beowulf to Modernism: MCQs from Edward Albert's History of English Literature
• Advanced MCQs On The History of English Literature
• Objective History of American Literature
• Objective Canadian, Australian and Other Non-British Literatures

Examination guides

• RPSC Second Grade English: MCQs on Literature
• RPSC First Grade Exam: MCQs on Poetry, Essays, Forms, and Figures
• RPSC First Grade Exam: MCQs on 4 Key Post-Graduate Level Topics
• MCQS FOR RPSC FIRST GRADE EXAM: Vendor of Sweets - An Objective Approach
• Mastering Shakespeare: MCQs for RPSC Exams: Macbeth and As You Like It
• An Objective Approach to Mayor of Casterbridge: MCQs for RPSC Exams
• Crack the Code: Your Guide to RPSC Assistant Professor Interview
• Education Psychology and Teaching Methodology
• Mastering English: Your Comprehensive Guide to HPSC PGT Exam
• Mastering English: Your Comprehensive Guide to HPSC PGT Success
• UGC NET English Mastery: A Question Centric Approach

Educational works

• Diapers to Diplomas: A Parents' Guide

Awards and recognition

Sharma received the Model Educator Award from Litgram for his contributions to education and literature. In 2023, he was selected for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching International program.

Writing style and themes

Sharma's poetry often explores themes of resilience, loss, and everyday heroism. His academic works are known for their comprehensive approach to literary theory and examination preparation. His collection War Heroes and Other Observations was influenced by personal experiences, including the loss of his friend during the COVID-19 pandemic.

External links

• Mukesh K Sharma at Goodreads
• Mukesh K Sharma at Amazon.in
• War Heroes and Other Observations at Google Books