Iqbal
A Selection of his Urdu and Persian Verse
OUP Pakistan (Publisher)
Published on 27. July 2017
Book
Hardback
200 pages
978-0-19-940403-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a fresh English translation of a selection of Allama Iqbal's Urdu and Persian poetry in a form that remains faithful to that of the original. It presents a refreshingly enjoyable rendition of some of Iqbal's best poetic writings in a coherent and contemporary idiom, coupled with a conservative but well-wrought form (rhyme and metre). Through this book, readers who are not familiar or well-versed in Urdu and Persian languages are able to get a
glimpse into the grandeur and, indeed, the beauty of Iqbal's poetry. It is a commendable addition to the body of writings on Iqbal studies.
glimpse into the grandeur and, indeed, the beauty of Iqbal's poetry. It is a commendable addition to the body of writings on Iqbal studies.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
Pakistan
Dimensions
Height: 227 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
364 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-940403-2 (9780199404032)
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Dr David Matthews is a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain, a trustee of the Iqbal Academy, United Kingdom, and a member of the Promotions Committee of Oslo University. He has constantly endeavoured to bring Urdu literature to the attention of Western readers, and his translations from Urdu into English include works by Rusva, Anis, Hali, Iqbal, Ibn-e Insha, Shaukat Siddiqi, and the modern Indian poet, Javed Akhtar. His
Anthology of Urdu Verse in English was published by OUP, India.
Anthology of Urdu Verse in English was published by OUP, India.