Publisher's Synopsis
Mirza Ghalib's most popular poetry is the ghazals that he wrote in Urdu, or Rekhta, as it was called in his era. Ghalib's poetry not only mirrors his own life but also shows the trials and tribulations of the common man in those times, which resonate with us even today, making his poetry timeless. His poems depict love, loss, betrayal and tragedy, and such wide-ranging concerns that every reader finds it relatable. The sophistication of Ghalib's Shayari is apparent not just in the language and rhythmic quality of his poetry but also in his khayal, or imagination, and themes. He expresses himself in the simplest words, and his thoughts echo that of the reader. Wit and sarcasm remain beautifully woven in matters of heartbreak, despair, and philosophy, making Mirza Ghalib and his poetry immortal.
This book also contains chapters on Urdu Poetry, a Timeline, Urdu Poetry & Literary Movements, Forms & Structure of Urdu Poetry, and a short biography of Mirza Ghalib, along with a selection of 50 popular couplets from Diwan-e-Ghalib presented in Roman Urdu, Devanagari, and Urdu script, followed by its English translation.
