{"product_id":"9780143415626","title":"Poems Of Tahir Ghani","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a poetry translation collection that brings a seventeenth-century Persian voice into modern English, highlighting a cross-cultural blend of Iranian and Indian poetic traditions. The central aim is to illuminate wit, irony, tenderness, and spiritual reflection across moods. Written for adults and students with an interest in world literature, classic poetry, and translation, the tone is thoughtful, lyrical, and evocative.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe content is presented as a carefully chosen set of translations paired with an expansive introduction that explains how this poetry emerged from the Kashmir-era exchange between Mughal and Safavid cultures, part of the sabk-e-Hindi lineage. The translations render the original's humor, playfulness, self-pity, pessimism, and mysticism in a contemporary idiom while preserving tonal nuance and musical rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders move through the book with accessible language, guided by the introduction and the translation's musicality. The experience invites rereading and reflection on imagery, metaphor, and the craft of translation, offering insights into cross-cultural poetry and the art of rendering intent across languages. For learners, it offers insights into how imagery, wordplay, and rhythm travel across languages, and how historical context shapes meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslations cover a broad mood range—from satire and wit to self-reflection and mysticism—rendered in a modern, readable English that preserves tone.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn introductory overview situates the poetry within the cross-cultural Mughal-Safavid era in Kashmir, clarifying influences from Iranian and Indian traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear, lyrical rendering maintains rhythm and imagery, making classical themes accessible to contemporary readers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContextual insights illuminate imagery and cultural references, enhancing understanding for readers new to classical Persian poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for fans of classic poetry, translation studies, and world literature seeking a thoughtful, immersive experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a deeper appreciation for classic Persian poetry, the dialogue between Iranian and Indian literary cultures, and the craft of translation itself. It invites ongoing curiosity about language, history, and the beauty of verse, leaving a lasting impression of wit, wonder, and thoughtful reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540441870553,"sku":"9780143415626","price":380.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/614HNjmUPlL._SL1400.jpg?v=1779268010","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143415626","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}