Fragrance of Urdu in Boston

Name: Fragrance of Urdu in Boston
Brand: Book Publishing Xperts
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By Maarij Kirmani

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Fragrance of Urdu in Boston is a lyrical tribute to the timeless beauty of Urdu poetry and its remarkable journey across cultures. Blending memoir, history, and translation, Maarij Kirmani captures the spirit of mushairas (poetic gatherings) that once echoed in Boston with the voices of literary giants like Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Kaifi Azmi, Parveen Shakir, Ahmad Faraz, and many others.This book bridges generations: original Urdu verses are presented alongside English translations and Romanized transliterations, making the richness of Urdu accessible to those who cannot read its script. With humor, anecdotes, and personal reflections, Kirmani not only preserves a fading tradition but also brings it alive for a modern audience.Perfect for poetry lovers, diaspora readers, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of language, culture, and identity, Fragrance of Urdu in Boston invites readers to rediscover the poetic soul of Urdu, and to carry its fragrance into the future.Step into a world where memory, verse, and heritage converge.

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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 318
Release Date:: 2025-09-26
Publication Date:: 2025-11-19
Publisher:: Book Publishing Xperts
Languages:: Original: Urdu
ISBN13:: 9798894069272
Weight:: 601 g
Height:: 178 cm
Width:: 254 cm
Thickness:: 17 cm

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