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Product Description From the award-winning poet, G. F. Riaz, this new anthology of poems is organized around the Baramasa--the Punjabi calendar year--and thematizes aspects of life in rural Pakistan. About the Author Ghulam Fariduddin riaz is a well-respected OUP author.
This collection of poetry captures the cyclical nature of rural existence through the traditional lens of the Baramasa calendar. The poet navigates the changing seasons of Pakistan, documenting the intersection of human labor, environmental shifts, and cultural heritage. Through lyrical observation, the work examines how the passage of time dictates the rhythm of agricultural life and personal reflection. The narrative framework relies on the twelve-month structure to anchor the reader in a specific geographic and temporal reality.
Readers and critics often highlight the precision with which Riaz translates the nuances of rural life into accessible verse. Discussion frequently centers on the effectiveness of the Baramasa structure in providing a cohesive framework for the collection. The balance between descriptive imagery and thematic depth allows for a clear window into a specific cultural environment. Many reviewers note that the poet maintains a consistent tone throughout the anthology, successfully grounding abstract seasonal changes in concrete, lived experiences.
Page Count:
132
Publication Date:
2003-01-09
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195796071
ISBN-13:
9780195796070
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