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Shah Gomshoda-ye Shatranj

By Hasib Ahrari

Shah Gomshoda-ye Shatranj Poetry

Shah Gomshoda-ye Shatranj

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Sh¿h-e Gomshuda-ye Shatranj (The Lost King of Chess) by the seasoned poet from Afghanistan Hasib Ahrari, is a masterful collection of Persian poetry that bridges classical themes with contemporary reflections. Ahrari weaves intricate imagery with philosophical depth, creating a tapestry of emotions and insights that resonate with readers from all walks of life. Spanning over 500 pages, this powerful and deeply evocative work is divided into five distinct sections:
*Ghazals (Ghazal-h¿): This traditional lyrical poems are rich with emotion and philosophical depth that challenges religious hypocrisy, and are marked by sharp irony, fearless critique of clerics and institutions. *Incomplete Ghazals (N¿takm¿l Ghazal-h¿): These are fragmented yet resonant verses that offer glimpses into unfinished thoughts and open-ended longing, where the emotional momentum is considered more relevant than structured closure. *Single Verses (Tak-Bayt-h¿): Standalone couplets are marked by their brevity, depth, and immediacy, distilling profound reflections into compact yet resonant poetic expressions. *Do-Baytis and Rub¿¿iy¿t (Do-Bayt¿-h¿ va Rub¿¿iy¿t): Classical four-line verses that reflect themes from mysticism and social criticism to romantic longing. *Nim¿'¿ and Free Verse Poems (N¿m¿¿ va Sep¿d-Sor¿d-h¿): The last section covers modern, unbound poems free in form but deliberate in rhythm.
The Lost King of Chess is both a personal testament and a poetic mirror of a generation shaped by displacement and resilience. It is a book that speaks to the soul-with sorrow, beauty, and
Product details
Number of Pages:
552
Release Date:
2025-04-01
Publication Date:
2025-04-01
Publisher:
Barmakids Press
Languages:
Original: Persian
ISBN10:
1068856289
ISBN13:
9781068856280
Weight:
902 g
Height:
153 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
36 cm
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