Selected Ghazals and Other Poems by Mir Taqi Mir (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Selected Ghazals and Other Poems by Mir Taqi Mir, Shamsur Rahman Faruqi Mir Muhammad Taqi Mir is widely regarded as the most accomplished poet in the Urdu language. Selected Ghazals and Other Poems offers a comprehensive collection of ghazals and masnavis. The Urdu text, presented here in the Nastaliq script, accompanies new translations of Mirs poems, some appearing in English for the first time. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Mir Muhammad Taqi Mir (1723–1810) is widely regarded as the most accomplished poet in the Urdu language. His massive output-six divans-was produced in Delhi and Lucknow during the high tide of Urdu literary culture.Selected Ghazals and Other Poems offers a comprehensive collection of Mirs finest ghazals, extended lyrics composed of couplets, and of his masnavis, narrative works of a romantic or didactic character. The ghazals celebrate earthly and mystical love through subtle wordplay, vivid descriptions of the beloved, and a powerful individual voice. The sometimes satirical masnavis highlight everyday subjects: domestic pets, monsoon rains, the rigors of travel. They also include two astonishing love stories: one about young men whose relationship is shattered when one marries; the other about a queen, her peacock lover, and the jealous king who seeks to drive them apart.The Urdu text, presented here in the Nastaliq script, accompanies new translations of Mirs poems, some appearing in English for the first time. Author Biography Shamsur Rahman Faruqi was a foremost translator and scholar of Urdu literature as well as an acclaimed novelist and poet. He was the author of numerous books, including a four-volume study of Mir Taqi Mir. Details ISBN0674919203 Author Shamsur Rahman Faruqi Publisher Harvard University Press Series Murty Classical Library of India Language English Year 2019 Translator Shamsur Rahman Faruqi ISBN-10 0674919203 ISBN-13 9780674919204 Format Hardcover Imprint Harvard University Press Place of Publication Cambridge, Mass Country of Publication United States Translated from Urdu Media Book Pages 704 DEWEY 891.43913 Series Number 21 Publication Date 2019-01-14 AU Release Date 2019-01-14 NZ Release Date 2019-01-14 US Release Date 2019-01-14 UK Release Date 2019-01-14 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161734754;

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