Shahryar: A Life in Poetry

by Rakhshanda Jalil

One of the most important voices in contemporary Indian poetry, Shahryar (1936-2012) casts a mesmeric spell since the publication of his very first collection, Ism-e Azam, in 1965. In a career spanning five decades, it is interesting how Shahryar always managed to remain topical and his poetry could always be called 'the call of the time'. This ability to remain relevant and to always have something to say consistently over a period of time is a singular...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353020301
• ISBN13: 9789353020309
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"