Qayem Chandpuri
Author
Shafiq Naz
Editor
Qayem Chandpuri: 100 Selected Ghazals – Urdu
With Pronunciation and Glossary
Introduction to Qayem Chandpuri: 100 Selected Ghazals. This book is in Urdu
Qayem Chandpuri (c. 1722–1793) occupies an important place in the early classical tradition of Urdu poetry. A contemporary of Meer and Sauda, and a representative of the Delhi school, Qayem’s verse is marked by clarity, idiomatic fluency, and a graceful restraint. His ghazals reflect the emotional themes of love, longing, and vulnerability—but always with elegance, balance, and a mastery of form.
This carefully curated selection presents one hundred of Qayem’s most refined and representative ghazals, offering a valuable introduction to a poet who helped shape the early voice of Urdu literature. Whether reflecting on the beloved’s indifference or the pain of unspoken desire, Qayem’s verse carries a musical and emotional resonance that still speaks to readers today.
In keeping with the standards of this publication series, this edition features:
– Complete Urdu text with full diacritical markings (eʿrāb), allowing for correct pronunciation, metrical clarity, and a more immersive reading experience, especially useful for students, learners, and reciters.
– A comprehensive Urdu glossary, providing clear explanations of classical, idiomatic, and less familiar words and expressions to deepen the reader’s engagement with the language and meaning.
Qayem: 100 Selected Ghazals is a return to one of the early pillars of the Urdu ghazal, a poet whose voice helped define the literary contours of a language still in bloom.
Bibliography
Publisher : Alhamra Publishing
Published : July 15, 2025
Language : Urdu
ISBN : 978-94-934-4504-8
Format : Hardback – Paperback
Pages : N/A
Dimensions : 140 x 215 mm
