Haider Ali Aatish
Author
Shafiq Naz
Editor
Aatish
100 Selected Ghazals – Urdu
Introduction to Aatish: 100 Selected Ghazals. This book is in Urdu
Haider Ali Aatish (1778 –1848), one of the foremost voices of the Lucknow school, infused the Urdu ghazal with a passionate intensity that set him apart from his contemporaries. His poetry is marked by a fiery tone, emotional immediacy, and a rhythm that pulses with life. Aatish’s verse captures the torment of love, the pride of individuality, and the drama of inner conflict with remarkable energy and lyrical force.
This edition presents 100 of Aatish’s most compelling ghazals, offering readers a vivid glimpse into the poetic soul of early 19th-century Lucknow. Carefully selected for both literary merit and emotional resonance, these ghazals reflect Aatish’s unique blend of classical form and heartfelt expression.
In line with the standards of this publication series, the Urdu text is fully vocalized with diacritical marks (zer, zabar, pesh, tashdeed), restoring pronunciation, rhythm, and clarity for students, reciters, and language learners. A comprehensive Urdu glossary accompanies the volume, explaining difficult or classical words and idioms to ensure a richer and more meaningful reading experience.
Aatish: 100 Selected Ghazals is a tribute to a poet whose name — meaning “fire”— echoes in every verse he penned, and whose passion continues to ignite the hearts of Urdu readers today.
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Publisher : Alhamra Publishing
Published : July 15, 2025
Language : Urdu
ISBN : 978-94-934-4514-7
Format : Hardback – Paperback
Pages : N/A
Dimensions : 140 x 215 mm
