Shah Naseer
Author
Shafiq Naz
Editor
Shah Naseer: 100 Selected Ghazals – Urdu
With Pronunciation and Glossary
Introduction to Shah Naseer: 100 Selected Ghazals. This book is in Urdu
Shah Naseer (d. 1838) was a commanding voice in the final phase of classical Delhi Urdu poetry. Known for his mastery of meter, diction, and traditional poetic form, he brought to the ghazal a sharpness of expression, a proud linguistic precision, and an emotional gravitas rooted in centuries of refined literary practice. Though his poetic worldview was often conservative, his craft was bold, polished, and unmistakably his own.
This volume presents one hundred of Shah Naseer’s most compelling and representative ghazals, selected for their stylistic strength, formal mastery, and depth of feeling. His verse resonates with themes of dignity in suffering, the pain of longing, the pride of the self, and the unyielding codes of love and language.
As with all books in this series, this edition features:
– Complete Urdu text with full diacritical markings (eʿrāb) to ensure correct pronunciation, metrical clarity, and fluid reading—especially for students, performers, and new readers of classical Urdu.
– A comprehensive Urdu glossary, explaining challenging words, classical idioms, and lesser-known expressions, enabling readers to explore both the emotional and technical brilliance of Shah Naseer’s ghazals.
Shah Naseer: 100 Selected Ghazals is both a tribute to a master craftsman of the Urdu ghazal and a doorway into the fading grandeur of the classical poetic tradition at its most exacting and expressive.
Bibliography
Publisher : Alhamra Publishing
Published : July 15, 2025
Language : Urdu
ISBN : 978-94-934-4507-9
Format : Hardback – Paperback
Pages : N/A
Dimensions : 140 x 215 mm
