The Body Torn by Fahmida Riaz

The Body Torn by Fahmida Riaz

The Body Torn and Other Poems is a stirring collection by Fahmida Riaz, one of South Asia’s most fearless and revolutionary poets. Known for her bold feminist voice and unflinching stance against authoritarianism, Fahmida Riaz brings to this collection a deeply personal, political, and poetic vision of resistance, love, identity, and liberation.

This volume, translated into English for a global audience, showcases the range of her poetic expression — from intimate explorations of the body and emotion to broader critiques of nationalism, patriarchy, and religious intolerance. Her words pierce through the silences imposed by society, celebrating freedom, female desire, and rebellion with fierce conviction.

Each poem in The Body Torn is a reflection of Riaz’s lifelong defiance of oppression and her commitment to social justice. The collection captures the emotional rawness of exile, the strength of dissent, and the unapologetic articulation of a woman’s voice in a world that often seeks to silence it.

Perfect for readers of feminist literature, South Asian poetry, and resistance writing, this book is both a literary gem and a manifesto of poetic revolution.

✅ Key Features (20+):

1. Authored by Fahmida Riaz — leading feminist poet

2. English translation of powerful Urdu poetry

3. Themes of feminism, identity, and dissent

4. Explores the female body and desire

5. Critique of nationalism and patriarchy

6. Bold, lyrical, and emotional language

7. Reflections on exile and displacement

8. Rich in metaphor and poetic intensity

9. Appeals to lovers of resistance poetry

10. Deeply political and personal verse

11. Strong voice for women’s rights

12. Includes poems on social injustice

13. Groundbreaking work in feminist Urdu poetry

14. Ideal for university courses on gender or literature

15. Resonates with global human rights themes

16. Evocative imagery and emotional depth

17. Accessible for new poetry readers

18. Celebrates literary courage and honesty

19. Critically acclaimed in Pakistan and abroad

20. A must-read for progressive thinkers

21. Connects poetry to political activism

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