Anthems of Resistance: A Celebration of Progressive Urdu Poetry"Let a thousand verses bloom. Anthems of Resistance is about the iconoclastic tradition of poetry nurtured by Ali Sardar Jafri, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Javed Akhtar, Fehmida Riyaz and all those who have been part of the progressive writers' movement in the Indian subcontinent. It documents the rise of the Progressive Writers' Association, its period of ascendancy, its crucial role in the struggle for independence, and its unflagging spirit of resistance against injustice. In the process, the book highlights various aspects of the PWA's aesthetics and politics such as its internationalist ethos, its romance with modernity, its engagement with feminism, its relationship to Hindi cinema and film lyrics, and the vision of a radically new world which its members articulated with passion. Part history, part literary analysis, part poetic translation, and part unabashed celebration of the PWA era, this book is truly a unique resource. This is a lucidly written account of a glorious chapter in the history of Indian literature. The powerful verses of the PWA poets are wonderfully translated and, along with the highly accessible transliteration, offer the general reader a rare opportunity to appreciate the writings that helped shape a nation. Anthems of Resistance is truly an inspiring and pleasurable read." - Professor Mushirul Hasan, Vice Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi "Such a gift from the Brothers Mir! Lyrical and thoughtful, this introduction to the vast swathe of progressive Urdu poetry belongs on all our shelves, and in all our hearts. It is a companion worthy of the poetry itself. A singular achievement." - Professor Vijay Prashad, Director of International Studies, Trinity College, Connecticut, US "Like the many poets they celebrate, the authors write with passion and conviction ... Their book makes for a joyous and exhilarating read." -Professor C.M. Naim, Professor Emeritus, University of Chicago |
Contents
Urdu Poetry and the Progressive Aesthetic | |
Progressive Poetry and Film Lyrics | |
Voh Yaar Hai Jo Khushboo Ki Taraah | |
The Feminist Poets | |
A Requiem and a Celebration | |
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aaye Ahmad Ali Sardar Jafri apna apne apni blood chaadar cinema critique cultural desperate heart dil kya karooñ duniya Faiz Faiz Ahmad Faiz Faiz’s film lyrics Ghalib gham-e dil kya ghazal haath haiñ hamaara Hindi film songs hooñ India jaan jaaye jahaañ Javed Akhtar Kabhi Kahiñ Kaifi Azmi khoon Kishwar Naheed kisi kuch kyooñ literary liye lyricists Magar Maiñ Majaz Majrooh Majrooh Sultanpuri manifesto meiñ meri movement mujhe Muslim nahiñ nationalism Pakistan parcham Phir poem political progressive poets progressive Urdu Progressive Writers PWA poets raat raha Riyaz Sahir Ludhianvi Sajjad Zaheer Sardar Jafri social socialist struggle tradition tujhe Urdu literature Urdu poetry Urdu poets vahshat-e dil verse write yaad zameeñ zindagi اس ان اور ایک بھی پر سے کا کر کہ کو کی کے گی میں نہیں نے ہر ہم ہی ہیں ہے وہ یہ