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Thinking With Ghalib: Poetry for a New Generation
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This is an unusual book — the focus is not on what Ghalib means but on what Ghalib makes us think of contemporary issues. It puts Ghalib to work and brings Ghalib to life. It is an invitation to think with Ghalib about all the big issues — faith and religion, us and them, the nature of divinity, being and nothingness, the importance of thinking for oneself, what it means to believe, and what it takes to be human. It is a roller-coaster ride with one of the most creative minds of all time.
REVIEWS
Arvind Krishna “... almost an act of inspiration.”
Ashraf “A brilliant contribution to understanding the past in the present.”
Azra “A must-read for people of all ages and all nationalities.”
Harbans “... a superb example of seeking out the soul of poetry.”
Harsh “... a unique attempt -- often brilliant, wise, provocative and always bravely original.”
Muneeza “... a truly invaluable collection. I wish my daughters had had a book like this... when they were at school!”
Rajmohan “... will bring Indians and Pakistanis closer to Ghalib's genius and, inshallah, to one another.”
Raza “... a remarkable book.”
Roanne L. “I only wish there had been a resource like this when I was learning Urdu.”
Tariq “This book, I hope, will be the pioneer in the fashion for rewriting our classics so that they appeal to the present generation.”
Zia “Students of literature would benefit hugely from this book which ought to be a part of the syllabi of our universities.”
978-969-7834-29-7
Folio Books
Paperback
Release July 10, 2021
World
128
This is an unusual book — the focus is not on what Ghalib means but on what Ghalib makes us think of contemporary issues. It puts Ghalib to work and brings Ghalib to life. It is an invitation to think with Ghalib about all the big issues — faith and religion, us and them, the nature of divinity, being and nothingness, the importance of thinking for oneself, what it means to believe, and what it takes to be human. It is a roller-coaster ride with one of the most creative minds of all time.
REVIEWS
Arvind Krishna “... almost an act of inspiration.”
Ashraf “A brilliant contribution to understanding the past in the present.”
Azra “A must-read for people of all ages and all nationalities.”
Harbans “... a superb example of seeking out the soul of poetry.”
Harsh “... a unique attempt -- often brilliant, wise, provocative and always bravely original.”
Muneeza “... a truly invaluable collection. I wish my daughters had had a book like this... when they were at school!”
Rajmohan “... will bring Indians and Pakistanis closer to Ghalib's genius and, inshallah, to one another.”
Raza “... a remarkable book.”
Roanne L. “I only wish there had been a resource like this when I was learning Urdu.”
Tariq “This book, I hope, will be the pioneer in the fashion for rewriting our classics so that they appeal to the present generation.”
Zia “Students of literature would benefit hugely from this book which ought to be a part of the syllabi of our universities.”
978-969-7834-29-7
Folio Books
Paperback
Release July 10, 2021
World
128
115 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2022
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August 11, 2024
A great introduction to Ghalib's amazing poetry...the authors have analysed and explained 20 select couplets of Ghalib which should whet one's appetite to explore more and appreciate Ghalib's genius
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