
Mirza Ghalib
Author
Shafiq Naz
Editor
Divan-e-Ghalib – Urdu
With Pronunciation and Glossary
Introduction to Divan-e-Ghalib. This book is in Urdu
Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib (1797 – 1869) stands as one of the towering figures of Urdu literature, a poet whose verse continues to challenge, enchant, and illuminate readers with its philosophical depth, linguistic richness, and emotional complexity. His work is not only a monument of literary expression, but also a vast landscape of intellectual inquiry and aesthetic precision.
This edition of Ghalib’s Urdu Mutadawal Divan brings together the entire corpus of his Urdu ghazals, as traditionally compiled, along with his qasidas, rubaiyat, qitaat, and a selection of his ghair-mutadawal verses, thus offering a panoramic view of his poetic artistry.
This publication has been prepared with several unique features that aim to enhance accessibility, clarity, and comprehension for both general readers and students of literature:
1- The full text is presented with complete diacritics (zer, zabar, pesh, tashdeed), allowing for accurate pronunciation and improved understanding of the language’s phonetic structure;
2- Proper punctuation has been applied throughout, respecting the flow and nuance of Ghalib’s poetic expression;
3- A comprehensive glossary accompanies each entry, explaining difficult words, idiomatic phrases, and classical references, making the poetry more accessible to modern readers without sacrificing its original richness;
4- The edition includes a first-line index for ghazals and other poetic forms, enabling quick and easy reference to specific verses.
This is not merely a collection of poetry, but a meticulously prepared and reader-friendly reference volume that brings Ghalib’s brilliance closer to the heart of Urdu and literary culture. It is an offering for scholars, students, teachers, and lovers of poetry alike — those who wish to read Ghalib not just with reverence, but with understanding.
Bibliography
Publisher : Alhamra Publishing
Published : July 15, 2025
Language : Urdu
ISBN : 978-90-835-4069-6
Format : Hardback – Paperback
Pages : N/A
Dimensions : 152 x 228 mm