The Essential Ghalib (Classic Urdu Poetry Book)
About this ebook
'When even grief feels sweet, you've understood Ghalib'
A treasure trove of India's most beloved poet, now accessible to English readers.
- First-ever contemporary English translation
- Includes critical commentary for deeper understanding
- Perfect for both poetry lovers and newcomers
- Companion guide to understanding complex metaphors
UNLOCK THE MAGIC OF GHALIB'S VERSES
This definitive collection brings Ghalib's most powerful verses to English readers, making his complex poetry accessible without losing its profound depth. Whether you're discovering Ghalib for the first time or deepening your appreciation, this volume is an essential addition to your poetry collection.
Each verse comes alive through:
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Modern English translations that preserve the original's essence
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Clear, conversational explanations of hidden meanings
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Expert commentary by renowned scholar Anisur Rahman
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Contemporary context for timeless themes
Perfect for:
- Poetry enthusiasts
- Literature students
- Urdu poetry beginners
- Gift-giving to culture lovers
- Anyone seeking to understand classical Urdu poetry
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About the author
Anisur Rahman is a bilingual poet in English and Urdu, translator and literary critic. Formerly a Professor of English at Jamia Millia Islamia, a Central University in New Delhi, and Senior Advisor at Rekhta Foundation, the world's largest website on Urdu language, literature, and culture, he has worked and published in the areas of comparative, translation, postcolonial, and Urdu studies. He has to his credit six books authored by him, five edited/co-edited volumes, and two collections of Urdu poetry in English translation. His most recent publications include Earthenware: Sixty Poems (Rubric Publishing, 2018), In Translation: Positions and Paradigms (Orient Blackswan, 2019), Hazaaron Khwahishein Aisi: The Wonderful World of Urdu Ghazals (HarperCollins, 2019) and Socioliterary Cultures in South Asia (Niyogi Books, 2019). Rahman has been a Shastri Fellow at the University of Alberta, Canada (2001-2002) and a Visiting Scholar at Purdue University, USA (2007).
