Ghazal Cosmopolitan by Shadab Zeest Hashmi

Ghazal Cosmopolitan by Shadab Zeest Hashmi

Ghazal Cosmopolitan by acclaimed poet and essayist Shadab Zeest Hashmi is a masterful collection that blends original ghazals with insightful essays on the craft, form, and cultural evolution of this timeless poetic tradition. With a rich tapestry of influences from classical Persian to Urdu, Arabic, and even English, this book serves as both a poetic offering and a literary commentary.

The author weaves personal reflections, poetic experimentation, and academic analysis to explore how the ghazal has migrated across continents and languages, yet retained its soulful essence. In doing so, Hashmi highlights how the ghazal has become a cosmopolitan form—transcending borders, religions, and time periods.

Perfect for poetry lovers, scholars, and students of comparative literature, Ghazal Cosmopolitan invites readers into a lyrical world where tradition meets innovation. It doesn’t just teach the ghazal—it breathes life into it, using rhythm, metaphor, and spiritual longing as its guiding lights.

Whether you’re discovering the ghazal for the first time or are a lifelong admirer, this book is a must-have addition to your literary collection.

✅ Key Features (20+):

1. Original ghazals by Shadab Zeest Hashmi

2. Insightful essays on ghazal form and history

3. Exploration of Persian, Urdu, and Arabic influences

4. Bridging Eastern and Western poetic traditions

5. A guide to writing ghazals in English

6. Analysis of notable ghazal poets

7. Culturally rich and multilingual content

8. Accessible to both scholars and general readers

9. Modern interpretation of classical themes

10. Thematic focus on love, longing, and loss

11. Unique blend of poetry and prose

12. Critical yet creative literary commentary

13. Promotes global understanding of the ghazal

14. Elegant cover and aesthetic layout

15. Insightful cross-cultural perspectives

16. Strong academic and poetic voice

17. Ideal for poetry workshops or classrooms

18. Discussion of poetic meters and symbolism

19. Feminist and postcolonial undertones

20. A rich tribute to South Asian literary heritage

21. Essential for multicultural poetry collections

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