BOOKS OF POETRY

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Author: Iqbal Singh | ISBN: 978-0-19-579707-7 | Format: Hardback | Pages: 200 | Weight: 0.95 lbs | Pub. Date: 2003 | Publisher: Oxford University Press

DESCRIPTION The Ardent Pilgrim by Iqbal Singh is regarded as the most authentic and original work concerning the life and literary works of Allama Iqbal. Iqbal Singh has made a personal study of Iqbal’s life and work while drawing upon his own deep insight into the contemporary intellectual and philosophic milieu of the time. The result is an in-depth account of Iqbal’s remarkable journey through life and the impact of his thought on his contemporaries and the generations to come.

Abida Sultaan: Aik Inqilabi Shehzadi Ki Khudnavisht

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Author: Abida Sultaan | ISBN: 978-0-19-597907-7 | Format: Hardback | Pages: 288 | Weight: 1.00 lbs | Pub. Date: 2007 | Publisher: Oxford University Press

DESCRIPTION Written shortly before the death of Princess Abida Sultaan and based on the diaries that she kept throughout her life, this book documents the activities of a Muslim princess who rebelled against societal conventions to take an active public role, first, as heir-apparent and chief secretary of an Indian princely state, then as diplomat and dissident in independent Pakistan.

Intikhab-e-Diwan-e-Ghalib

Main Jahan Hon

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Author: Syed Muslim Hasany | ISBN: N/A | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 264 | Weight: 1.15 lbs | Pub. Date: 2004 | Publisher: Anwer Zaki and Sons

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Syed Muslim Hasany was born in Tonk, India in 1940. His geneology traces him back to great scholars and personalities of South Asian and Islamic history notably, Sayyid Ahmed of Rae Bareilly (Shahid). His early childhood was spent in Tonk and Delhi where the young Muslim attended elementary school. In 1947, his family was forced to leave for Pakistan during the Partition. Many of the events of the partition era remain etched in Muslim Hasany's mind and form an important aspect of his personality and can be discerned in his writings to this day.

After spending his teenage years in Lahore and completing undergraduate studies at the Punjab University, Muslim eventually settled in Karachi where he earned his Masters in Botany from the University of Karachi (1964). In Karachi, Muslim met his wife, Asjad, and together they embarked on a new chapter of their lives by immigrating to Canada in 1967. Muslim and Asjad settled in Toronto in 1969 and have since lived in the city with their three children, Bilal, Aqeel, and Aasim.

Muslim has both interests in the sciences and arts. He has two Masters degrees in Botany from Karachi University (1964) and York University (Toronto) 1976. He has also published extensively in the field of ophthalmology and works currently with the Eye Bank as a coordinator of cornea transplantation. Alongside his work in the sciences, Muslim has helped cultivate the cultural scene in Toronto since the 1970s. He has been instrumental along with other Pakistani Canadians in organizing poetry recitals (mushairas), book launches, discussion forums, and other cultural and literary events.

Muslim Hasany has recently published his own book of poetry, entitled, Mein Jahan Hun (published by Dunya e Adab Karachi). The book has been critically acclaimed by experts in the field of Urdu literature. It contains poetry in the form of ghazals and nazms that have been written by the author since immigrating to Canada. Muslim Hasany is still an avid poet and continues to participate in mushairas. He is in the process of compiling poems for his second book.

Nuskha Ha - e - Wafa

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Author: Faiz Ahmed Faiz | ISBN: N/A | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 703 | Weight: 1.53 lbs | Pub. Date: N/A | Publisher: Maktaba-e-Karwan

DESCRIPTION "As a poet, Faiz began writing on the conventional themes of love and beauty, but soon these conventional themes get submerged in the larger social and political issues of the day. The traditional griefs of love get fused with the travails of the afflicted humanity, and Faiz uses his poetry to champion the cause of socialistic humanism. Consequently, the familiar imagery of a love-poet acquires new meanings in the hands of Faiz...This turning away from romance to realism is beautifully suggested in his poem (a nazm), "mujh se pehli si mohabbat meri mahboob na maang."

In the matter of diction and style, Faiz may be called the inheritor of the tradition of Ghalib. His admiration for Ghalib is also reflected in the title of his first published work, 'Naqsh-e-Faryadi', which comes straight from the opening line of the first ghazal of Diwan-e-Ghalib.

Although he has written poems in a simple, conversational style, he has a marked preference for polished, Persianised diction, the diction of the elite rather than of the commoners. But because of the universality of his thought and sympathetic vision, and because of his perfect handling of the ghazal, his poetry is read and admired in both parts of the Indian sub-continent.

Faiz is a "committed" poet who regards poetry as a vehicle of serious thought, and not a mere pleasurable pastime. He does not accept the maxim of "art for art's sake". An admirer of Karl Marx and a poet of the people, Faiz was honoured by Soviet Russia with the prestigious Lenin Award for Peace and his poems have been translated into the Russian language. His poetical collections include Naqsh-e-Faryadi (1943), Dast-e-Saba (1952), Zindan-Nama (1956) and Dast-e-Tah-e-Sang (1965)." - www.msci.memphis.edu

The above mentioned works of Faiz, namely; Naqsh-e-Faryadi (1943), Dast-e-Saba (1952), Zindan-Nama (1956) and Dast-e-Tah-e-Sang (1965) and others are part of this collection.

Kulyat-e-Saher

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Format: Hardcover | Pages: 517 | Weight: 1.87 lbs | Pub. Date: N/A | Publisher: Mushtaq Book Corner

DESCRIPTION Kulyat-e-Sahir contains complete poetic works of famous Urdu poet.
This volume is a complete work of Urdu's popular poet Sahir. It contains all nazams, ghazals and geets written by him.

Diwan-e-Ghalib

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ISBN: 969-503-082-1 | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 240 | Weight: 1.49 lbs | Pub. Date: 2003 | Publisher: Al-Faisal

DESCRIPTION Most of Ghalib's poetry revolved around three fundamental questions: What is the nature of the universe and man's place in it? Who is God? What is Love? Presented here is the diwan of Ghalib.

Bargad

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Author: Qateel Shifai | ISBN: 969-35-0636-7 | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 288 | Weight: 1.12 lbs | Pub. Date: 2004 | Publisher: Sang-e-Meel

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A collection of Qateel Shifai's Ghazals, Nazms, Rubai, Khamasi.

"Qateel's primary contribution to Urdu poetry has been to raise the standards of ghazals in films. Though this work was started by Tanvir Alvi and Sahir Ludhianvi, it has been brought to its natural conclusion by Qateel Shifai. His work brought a certain standard to ghazals in films and gave them a certain respectability.

Qateel Shifai has also been known for his collaborations with Jagjit and Chitra Singh on numerous ghazal albums." - urdupoetry.com

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Iqbal aur Insaan Dosti

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Author: Talib Hussain Sial | ISBN: 978-0-19-579914-9 | Format: Hardback | Pages: 284 | Weight: 1.05 lbs | Pub. Date: 2003 | Publisher: Oxford University Press

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This is a unique study of the element of humanism in the philosophical thought and creative work of Pakistan’s national poet, Mohammad Iqbal. The author has meticulously researched into the Western and Eastern sources which contributed to the making of Iqbal’s own mystical thought and literary ideas. Dr Sial has also deftly summarised the essence of Islam and other religions which were at the base of Iqbal’s thought and creative genius.

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Author: Asad Jafri | ISBN: N/A | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 192 | Weight: 1.14 lbs | Pub. Date: 2005 | Publisher: Mavra Books
DESCRIPTION
Asad Jafri, a gifted poet, has used his pen (not to mention his wit) to expose various ills of our society through humorous poetry that will be appreciated and enjoyed by many.

'Wagon Ka Safar' in which the poet writes about the difficulties of riding in a packed bus/wagon in the streets of Pakistan & 'Shohar (husband) Ki Faryad' are two of his poems that stand out in this collection.

Other notable poems include 'Shikwa', 'Bakra', 'Jahez', 'Election', 'Adab Ka Aik Taza Tamasha' & 'Cricket'. This book features a total of 180 poems & ghazals.

Tot Batot Collection (with Audio Cassette)

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Author: Sufi Tabassum | ISBN: 969-0-01118-9 | Format: Paperback | Pages: 120 | Weight: 0.53 lbs | Pub. Date: N/A | Publisher: Ferozsons
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Sufi Tabassum's poetic talent encompassed three languages; Urdu, Persian and Punjabi. He was a master of prosoby and even poets like Faiz were constrained to consult him in the craft of poetry.

A man full of life till the very end he will also be lovingly remembered for the poems that he wrote for children. He created the immortal character of 'Tot Batot' which has been the most constant companion of the children.

This selection contains favorites from the Tot Batot poems collection. An audio cassette with Tot Batot songs also accompanies this set.
Songs in Cassette:
1-Main hoo mister tot batot, 2-Tot batot gaya bazar, 3-Tot batot ki apa, 4-Aik tha larka tot batot, 5-Ab sub hain tot batot, 6-Tot batot ka bangla, 7-Tot batot nay kheer banae, 8-Tot batot aik afsar hai, 9-Tot batot ki motor car, 10-Des hamara

Mah-e-Tamam

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Author: Parveen Shakir | ISBN: N/A | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 1014 | Weight: 3.16 lbs | Pub. Date: 2002 | Publisher: Jahangir Book Depot
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This collection contains the following volumes of Parveen Shakir, one of Pakistan's leading contemporary poets: Khushbu, Sadburg, Khudkalami & Inkar.

Bay Awaz Gali Koncho Main

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Author: Ahmed Faraz | ISBN: 969-496-082-7 | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 117 | Weight: 0.66 lbs | Pub. Date: 1998 | Publisher: Dost
DESCRIPTION
Ahmed Faraz, along with Parvin Shakir, has been one of the leading Pakistani poets in contemporary times. His poetry is both traditional and liberal. Collections of his poetry have been quite popular and some of these have won major literary awards.

Mohabbat Aisa Darya Hai

(with CD)

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Author: Amjad Islam Amjad | ISBN: N/A | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 144 | Weight: 0.82 lbs | Pub. Date: 2004 | Publisher: Jahangir Book Depot
DESCRIPTION
Amjad Islam Amjad has a big following in Pakistan which is justified if you go through his work. Over the years Amjad Islam Amjad's contributions to Urdu literature have been on the rise. Having written many a drama series for PTV with "Waaris" being the jewel in the crown, he may or may not write another serial so popular but his poetic talents have been abounding by day and night.

Presented here is a collection of some of his soul stirring poetry accompanied with an audio cd with a collection of hit songs written by Amjad Islam Amjad.

Songs in CD:
1-Main teray sung kaisay (Noor Jehan), 2-Tara tara jagoon (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan), 3-Dil kay darya ko (Iqbal Bano), 4-Kahan akay ruknay thay (Ghulam Ali), 5-Kehti hai raton ki (Farida Khanum) 6-Chand kay saath kai (Jagjit Singh), 7-Kisi ki ankh jo (Abida Parveen), 8-Guzar gaya jo zamana (Hamid Ali Khan), 9-Kabhi Raqs-e-sham Bahare (Arifa Siddiqi), 10-Jo bhi kuch hain (Dr. Amjad Parvaiz), 11-Ye kon musafir hain (Fariha Parvaiz), 12-Laggan lagi mann ki laggan (Rahat Fateh Ali Khan), 13-Mohabbat aisa darya hai (Abrar-ul-Haq)

ntikhab-e-Diwan-e-Ghalib

Kulyat-e-Ahmed Faraz

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Author: Ahmed Faraz | ISBN: 969-496-230-7 | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 1664 | Weight: 4.55 lbs | Pub. Date: 2004 | Publisher: Dost Publications
DESCRIPTION
'Kulyat-e-Ahmed Faraz' has taken a long time coming, and Dost Publications deserve credit for not only publishing it but also for the quality of the printing. Print quality coupled with Ahmed Faraz's poetry means double the pleasure for the reader.

This kulyat is a collection of his following works: Tanha Tanha, Dar-e-Aashoob, Nayafat, Janan Janan, Shab-e-Khoon, Meray Khwab Reza Reza, Bay Awaz Gali Koochon Mein, Nabeena Shaher Mein Aaina, Pas Andaz Mausam, Sab Awazen Meri Hain, Khwab-e-Gul Pareshan Hain, Bodlak, Ghazal Bahana Karon.

Nuskha Ha - e - Wafa

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Author: Faiz Ahmed Faiz | ISBN: N/A | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 703 | Weight: 1.53 lbs | Pub. Date: N/A | Publisher: Maktaba-e-Karwan
DESCRIPTION
"As a poet, Faiz began writing on the conventional themes of love and beauty, but soon these conventional themes get submerged in the larger social and political issues of the day. The traditional griefs of love get fused with the travails of the afflicted humanity, and Faiz uses his poetry to champion the cause of socialistic humanism. Consequently, the familiar imagery of a love-poet acquires new meanings in the hands of Faiz...This turning away from romance to realism is beautifully suggested in his poem (a nazm), "mujh se pehli si mohabbat meri mahboob na maang."

In the matter of diction and style, Faiz may be called the inheritor of the tradition of Ghalib. His admiration for Ghalib is also reflected in the title of his first published work, 'Naqsh-e-Faryadi', which comes straight from the opening line of the first ghazal of Diwan-e-Ghalib.

Although he has written poems in a simple, conversational style, he has a marked preference for polished, Persianised diction, the diction of the elite rather than of the commoners. But because of the universality of his thought and sympathetic vision, and because of his perfect handling of the ghazal, his poetry is read and admired in both parts of the Indian sub-continent.

Faiz is a "committed" poet who regards poetry as a vehicle of serious thought, and not a mere pleasurable pastime. He does not accept the maxim of "art for art's sake". An admirer of Karl Marx and a poet of the people, Faiz was honoured by Soviet Russia with the prestigious Lenin Award for Peace and his poems have been translated into the Russian language. His poetical collections include Naqsh-e-Faryadi (1943), Dast-e-Saba (1952), Zindan-Nama (1956) and Dast-e-Tah-e-Sang (1965)." - www.msci.memphis.edu

The above mentioned works of Faiz, namely; Naqsh-e-Faryadi (1943), Dast-e-Saba (1952), Zindan-Nama (1956) and Dast-e-Tah-e-Sang (1965) and others are part of this collection.

Diwan-e-Ghalib

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ISBN: 969-503-082-1 | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 240 | Weight: 1.49 lbs | Pub. Date: 2003 | Publisher: Al-Faisal
DESCRIPTION
Most of Ghalib's poetry revolved around three fundamental questions: What is the nature of the universe and man's place in it? Who is God? What is Love? Presented here is the diwan of Ghalib.

Ankhon Main Tere Sapnay

Look inside the book

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Author: Amjad Islam Amjad | ISBN: 969-35-0539-5 | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 248 | Weight: 1.15 lbs | Pub. Date: 1999 | Publisher: Sang-e-Meel
DESCRIPTION
Amjad Islam Amjad is a sensitive poet who through the careful use of similes, metaphors and symbols has become one of the representative voices of this age. A theme which is common in Amjad Islam Amjad nazms, ghazals, dramas and columns is his desire to bring about good. Presented here is another collection of his soul-stirring, thought-provoking poetry.

Nadeem Ki Ghazlain