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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a contemporary poetry collection presented in a bilingual format that delivers sharp, socially conscious verse. Its central thread travels through political realities, from climate unease and intolerance to the daily struggles of ordinary people and evolving international relations. The intended reader is an adult audience and poetry enthusiasts who crave heightened, direct language about current affairs. The emotional tone is powerful, poignant, and unflinching, inviting reflection and conversation.
The fifty-two poems unfold in compact, lyric lines that blend stark observation with luminous imagery. The collection is translated into English and issued in a keepsake bilingual edition, allowing readers to experience cadence and meaning in both languages. This accessible presentation helps readers connect with complex themes without losing the immediacy of the original voice.
Reading this volume is a contemplative experience that invites rereading, annotation, and discussion. The poetry’s directness—paired with rich imagery—encourages empathy, critical thinking, and personal reflection, making it suitable for individual study or group dialogue in classrooms and book clubs.
After finishing, readers gain a clearer lens on contemporary life, heightened empathy for marginalized voices, and a spark for dialogue about democracy, identity, and resilience. The collection leaves a lasting impression—inviting ongoing curiosity, discussion, and a more informed perspective on the world we share.
Product Details
Author
Gulzar
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
144
Language
English
SKU
9780670089611
ISBN
9780670089611
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15x2x21cm
Binding
Hardback
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Gulzar, One Of India'S Great Towering Poets, Is Also An Acclaimed Screenwriter, Film Director And Lyricist. Gulzar Is One Of India'S Most Respected Scriptwriters And Directors And Has Been One Of The Most Popular Lyricists In Mainstream Hindi Cinema For Over Five Decades. One Of Contry'S Leading Poets, He Has Published A Number Of Poetry Anthologies And Collections Of Short Stories. He Is Also Regarded As One Of India'S Finest Writers For Children. A Member Of Indian Foreign Service, Pavan K. Varma Has Served In Moscow, In New York At The Indian Mission To The United Nations, In London, Where He Was Director Of The Nehru Centre And As India'S High Commissioner In Cyprus. Pavan K. Varma'S Books Include Ghalib: The Man, The Times, The Great Indian Middle Class, Being Indian And Becoming Indian, All Published By Penguin. He Has Also Translated Kaifi Azmi'S Selected Poems And Atal Bihari Vajpayee'S Poetry (21 Poems) Into English For Penguin. Gulzar Was Born As Sampooran Singh Kalra, And He Is A Indian Film Director, Lyricist, And Poet. Often Called Poet At Heart, Gulzar Began His Professional Life In The Movie Called Bandini In 1963 As A Lyricist. He Has Worked With Some Of The Biggest Names In The Indian Film Industry Like A R Rahman, R D Burman, And Vishal Bhardwaj. He Has Also Television Series’ And Movies Like Mausam And Aandhi. Gulzar Also Won The Dadasaheb Phalke Award , Which Is Considered To Be The Greatest Award In The World Of Indian Cinema. This Is Just One Of The Many Awards He Has Won, And He Has Also Won A Grammy And Academy Award. Pavan Varma Has Translated This Book.