The Taste of Words · An Introduction to Urdu Poetry

The Taste of Words: An Introduction to Urdu Poetry, edited and translated by Raza Mir, is a collection of some of the most beautiful pieces of Urdu poetry.

Summary of the Book

If you are one of those who always get delighted by the spoken rhythm of an Urdu couplet and desired to completely comprehend and appreciate its nuances, if you ever wanted to connect with a ghazal more profoundly but were unsettled by its puzzling treaties, if you are confused between a rubaai and a qataa, or a musaddas and a marsiya, here is a book for you! The Taste of Words provides a fresh, peculiar and reachable entry point for beginners looking for enhancing their knowledge of this beautiful language. The vibrant collection of poetry includes poems written by legends like: Mir Taqi Mir and Mirza Ghalib to the poems penned by contemporary game changers like Gulzar and Javed Akhtar. Raza Mir’s translation not only draws out the passion and pathos from these ageless verses, but also offers sharp perceptions and interesting trivia.

About Raza Mir

Raza Mir is the co-author of Anthems of Resistance: A Celebration of Progressive Urdu Poetry. His translated works from Urdu to English, based on his expertise and proficiency over both the languages, have been widely commended.