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Allama Muhammad Iqbal was acknowledged during his lifetime as the most important poet of Muslim India in the twentieth century, both for the quality of his verse and for the influence exercised by his ideas. Since his death in 1938, his fame has continued to grow and has reached the West through a number of English studies and translations. Most of the latter have been his philosophical poetry in Persian. This volume contains a rendering in English of over a hundred poems chosen from the four collections of Iqbal's poetry written in Urdu, which include religious, lyrical, satirical and other themes. the English versions are accompained by the original text.
This collection presents a comprehensive English rendering of over one hundred poems by Allama Muhammad Iqbal, bridging the gap between his original Urdu verse and a global audience. The author, a central figure in twentieth-century Muslim Indian literature, utilizes his poetry to explore complex religious, lyrical, and satirical themes. The work functions as a dual-language resource, providing the original Urdu text alongside English translations to preserve the nuance of his philosophical and social commentary. The narrative framework is structured as a curated anthology, allowing readers to engage with the evolution of Iqbal's thought across his four major Urdu collections.
Readers and critics frequently highlight this volume as a vital resource for those seeking to understand the philosophical depth of Iqbal's Urdu poetry. Discussion often centers on the effectiveness of the translation in capturing the rhythmic and intellectual intensity of the original verse. Scholars appreciate the inclusion of the comparative Urdu text, which allows for a more rigorous engagement with the linguistic choices made by the translator. The collection is widely regarded as a necessary entry point for Western readers interested in the intersection of South Asian literature and Islamic philosophy.
Page Count:
322
Publication Date:
2005-02-24
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195799747
ISBN-13:
9780195799743
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