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Product Information for "Ghalib: A Wilderness at My Doorstep: A Critical Biography" by Mehr Afshan Farooqi:
- ISBN: 9780670094295
- Author: Mehr Afshan Farooqi
- Genre: Theory & Criticism, True Accounts
- Publisher: Penguin
- Pages: 341 pages
- Format: Hardback
- Language: English
"Ghalib: A Wilderness at My Doorstep: A Critical Biography" by Mehr Afshan Farooqi delves into the life and literary legacy of Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib, one of the most celebrated poets of the Indian subcontinent. Born in Agra in the late eighteenth century, Ghalib displayed his poetic talent from a young age, becoming recognized for his verses while still in his youth. He was a prolific writer in both Urdu and Persian and a masterful prose stylist.
This critical biography explores Ghalib's life and poetic journey, shedding light on his contributions to Urdu and Persian literature. It delves into his unique style of poetry, characterized by intricate metaphors and complex themes. Ghalib's poetry has inspired a rich tradition of commentary and analysis, leading to the development of a critical lens through which classical ghazals are examined.
The biography also highlights Ghalib's response to the cultural challenges posed by British colonialism in India during the nineteenth century. He sought to engage with a wider community of readers and deliberately composed in Persian to reach beyond political and linguistic boundaries.
Ghalib's poetic trajectory, which includes shifts between Urdu and Persian composition, is explored in depth, providing insight into his evolving literary journey. This biography not only celebrates Ghalib's literary contributions but also offers a window into the cultural and literary traditions of India and the subcontinent.
For readers interested in poetry, literature, and the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent, "Ghalib: A Wilderness at My Doorstep" provides a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of one of the region's literary giants.
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