{"product_id":"9780143064817","title":"Ghalib","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a historical biography that follows the life of Mirza Mohammad Asadullah Khan, the nineteenth century poet whose enduring voice helped shape an era of cultural transformation. The central theme traces how a precocious writer in Persian and Urdu navigated fame, hardship, and the sweeping shifts of Delhi—from the decline of the Mughal court to the rise of the British Empire. The intended reader includes adult readers, students of literature and history, and poetry lovers seeking a richly human portrait. The tone is reflective, intimate, and inspiring, inviting readers to explore how life, language, and circumstance intersect in a time of upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe biography presents a story-led exploration grounded in archival sources, weaving together biographical milestones with broader cultural history. The prose balances narrative momentum with careful analysis of the poet’s language, his creative process, and his place in Delhi’s social world. The reading experience is immersive and distinctive: scenes from court life, the city’s transforming streets, and moments of personal struggle are anchored by passages from his writings and contemporary voices, offering context without sacrificing momentum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiographical milestones set against the political and cultural shifts of 19th-century Delhi, including the decline of the Mughal Empire and the emergence of the British Raj\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamination of multilingual writing and its significance for literary history, language evolution, and identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngaging, accessible prose that blends storytelling with thoughtful analysis of poetry and life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructured narrative with contextual notes and a timeline to connect personal experiences with historical events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of a towering literary figure and the world he inhabited, deepening appreciation for how poetry can illuminate history, culture, and resilience. The reading experience cultivates curiosity about language, era-specific life, and the enduring power of written words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540428599513,"sku":"BK0032205","price":333.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/71VE7PDAnGL._SL1387.jpg?v=1779262026","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143064817","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}