A History of Urdu Literature
Author | : ʻAlī Javād Zaidī |
Publisher | : South Asia Books |
Total Pages | : 482 |
Release | : 1993 |
ISBN-13 | : UOM:39015032907829 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book A History of Urdu Literature written by ʻAlī Javād Zaidī and published by South Asia Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book Seeks To Present A Compact Survey Of The Rich And Varied Contribution Of Urdu To The Indian Literary Mainstream Through Centuries Of Shared Creative Endeavour And Inspiration. Designed To Serve As A Reliable Guide For Interested Readers From Sister Languages, It Brings Into Focus The Currents And Cross Currents That Have Shaped Its History And Produced Personalities Of Distinction And Prestige Whose Works Have Stood The Test Of Time. The Lucid And Balanced Treatment Of Numerous Forms Of Poetry And Prose Has Both Range And Depth And Reveals A Broad Understanding Of The Historical Forces Behind Deviations From Convention And Transformations In Styles That Have Given Us Perennial Sources Of Joy And Intellectual Fulfilment.