The taste of words : an introduction to Urdu poetry

The Taste of Words: An Introduction to Urdu Poetry, edited and translated by Raza Mir, is a collection of some of the most beautiful pieces of Urdu poetry. Summary of the Book If you are one of those who always get delighted by the spoken rhythm of an Urdu couplet and desired to completely comprehend and appreciate its nuances, if you ever wanted to connect with a ghazal more profoundly but were unsettled by its puzzling treaties, if you are confused between a rubaai and a qataa, or a musaddas and a marsiya, here is a book for you! The Taste of Words provides a fresh, peculiar and reachable entry point for beginners looking for enhancing their knowledge of this beautiful language. The vibrant collection of poetry includes poems written by legends like: Mir Taqi Mir and Mirza Ghalib to the poems penned by contemporary game changers like Gulzar and Javed Akhtar. Raza Mirs translation not only draws out the passion and pathos from these ageless verses, but also offers sharp perceptions and interesting trivia. About Raza Mir Raza Mir is the co-author of Anthems of Resistance: A Celebration of Progressive Urdu Poetry. His translated works from Urdu to English, based on his expertise and proficiency over both the languages, have been widely commended. Have you ever been enchanted by the spoken cadence of an Urdu couplet but wished you could fully understand its nuances? Have you wanted to engage with a ghazal more deeply but were daunted by its mystifying conventions? Are you confused between a qataa and a rubaai, or a musadda and a marsiya? In Urdu Poetry, Raza Mir offers a fresh, quirky and accessible entry point for neophytes seeking to enhance their enjoyment of this vibrant canon—from the poems of legends like Mir Taqi Mir and Mirza Ghalib to the lyrics of contemporary game changers like Javed Akhtar and Gulzar. Raza Mir's translation not only draws out the zest and pathos of these timeless verses, but also provides pithy insights and colourful trivia that will enable readers to fully embrace this world. Edited And Translated By Raza Mir ; Foreword By Gulzar. Poems. Translated From Urdu. English And Urdu; Urdu In Roman.