The Ghazal Tradition, Parody, and Charkin's Artistic Mastery
Charkin was a successful parodist who had complete mastery over the prevailing themes and styles of the ghazal, and he utilized the Shahr Ashob tradition in a new and startling manner.
aaj ik aur baras biit gayā us ke baġhair
jis ke hote hue hote the zamāne mere
Charkin was a successful parodist who had complete mastery over the prevailing themes and styles of the ghazal, and he utilized the Shahr Ashob tradition in a new and startling manner.
