Mirza Ghalib
Author
Shafiq Naz
Editor
Ghalib: 100 Selected Ghazals – Urdu
With Pronunciation and Glossary
Introduction to Ghalib: 100 Selected Ghazals. This book is in Urdu
Mirza Ghalib (1797–1869) remains one of the most towering and enigmatic figures in the world of Urdu poetry—a poet whose verse bridges the emotional delicacy of classical love poetry with the intellectual restlessness of modern thought. His ghazals are not merely poetic expressions but intricate meditations on love, loss, existence, and the nature of meaning itself.
This volume gathers one hundred of Ghalib’s finest and most representative ghazals, selected to reflect both the thematic range and stylistic brilliance of his work. From haunting laments to dazzling philosophical insights, each ghazal offers a window into a mind at once passionately romantic and rigorously introspective. Ghalib’s language, layered and richly metaphorical, continues to challenge and captivate readers more than a century and a half after it was written.
To aid contemporary readers in navigating the subtleties of Ghalib’s diction, this edition includes a comprehensive Urdu glossary for each ghazal — clarifying rare words, classical idioms, and complex expressions, without diminishing the musicality or integrity of the original verse.
Another important feature of this book is that the text is presented with complete diacritical markings (e‘rāb), restoring phonetic precision and aiding both correct pronunciation and deeper comprehension. In a time when printed Urdu often omits these vital signs, this edition marks a deliberate step toward linguistic clarity and the fuller accessibility of classical texts.Ghalib: 100 Selected Ghazals is not just a collection — it is an invitation to enter the timeless, multi-faceted world of one of Urdu’s most profound literary masters.
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Publisher : Alhamra Publishing
Published : July 15, 2025
Language : Urdu
ISBN : 978-94-934-4517-8
Format : Hardback – Paperback
Pages : N/A
Dimensions : 140 x 215 mm
