Mirza Ghalib
Subtitle: a creative biography
By: Natalia Prigarina ; translated from the Russian by M. Osama Faruqi.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Karachi
Language: eng
Number of pages: 361
Subjects: Ghalib, Mirza Asadullah Khan, 1797-1869.; Poets, Urdu -- 19th century -- Biography.; Poets, Persian -- 19th century -- Biography.
Description: "A creative and interesting biography, this study is based on the life and work of Mirza Ghalib (1797-1869) who was arguably the greatest eastern poet of the nineteenth century. Here two main motifs interweave - the poet's destiny, and his creative work. Seemingly ruled by fate and predetermination, the circumstances of his life resemble the plot of a detective story. His poetry reveals itself as a wonderful testimony of harmony, spiritual power, inner freedom, and intellectual capacity. It is marked with a unique sense of humour which distinguishes his poetic compositions, endearing him to his admirers, and stinging his opponents." "The author acknowledges Ghalib's role as that of a forerunner of modern literature in the subcontinent, and believes that he represents classic world culture."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [352]-353) and index.
Translated from Russian.