Mirza Ghalib : a creative biography

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Prigarina, Natalʹi︠a︡ Ilʹinichna, author

Пригарина, Наталья Ильинична, author

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"A creative and interesting biography, this study is based on the life and work of Mirza Ghalib (1797-1869) who was arguably the greatest eastern poet of the nineteenth century. Here two main motif...

"A creative and interesting biography, this study is based on the life and work of Mirza Ghalib (1797-1869) who was arguably the greatest eastern poet of the nineteenth century. Here two main motifs interweave - the poet's destiny, and his creative work. Seemingly ruled by fate and predetermination, the circumstances of his life resemble the plot of a detective story. His poetry reveals itself as a wonderful testimony of harmony, spiritual power, inner freedom, and intellectual capacity. It is marked with a unique sense of humour which distinguishes his poetic compositions, endearing him to his admirers, and stinging his opponents." "The author acknowledges Ghalib's role as that of a forerunner of modern literature in the subcontinent, and believes that he represents classic world culture."--Jacket.

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