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Firaq Gorakhpuri

Firaq Gorakhpuri

Surinder Deol

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Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2026
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Poesía
ISBN:
9789353520281
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Firaq Gorakhpuri’s words shimmered with love, longing, and the eternal music of the human spirit.His verses-celebrated by literary giants and political leaders alike-breathed new life into the classical ghazal, blending its traditional grace with the freshness of modern thought.Drawing inspiration from the romanticism of English poetry and the metaphysical subtleties ofancient Sanskrit poetics, Firaq created a unique idiom of feeling. His words touch the heart andawaken the soul, standing as a bridge between East and West-between emotion and intellect, andbetween individuality and universality. At the core of Firaq’s vision was a deep faith in India’s civilizational spirit: its gentleness, itscompassion, and its enduring belief in the oneness of humanity. He lamented that Urdu poetry hadnot fully reflected the beauty of India’s cultural essence, and he made it his life’s mission to do so.By weaving his personal story with the larger story of his motherland, Firaq transformed his verseinto a mirror of love, beauty, patriotism and heritage.

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