Poetry and Biography: A Fundamental Fallacy in Urdu Criticism
The idea that true poetry is the poet's autobiography has been prevalent in Urdu criticism. This article examines the flaws of this theory and its negative impact on the classical ghazal.
The Language of Mir Taqi Mir: The Colloquial Misconception and Poetic Reality
This article dispels the common misconception that Mir Taqi Mir was merely a poet of everyday, colloquial language. In reality, he used common language as a foundation to create a magnificent and complex poetic style.
Ghalib and Mir: The Connection Between Mental Framework and Creative Inspiration
The inspiration Ghalib drew from Mir was not mere imitation; rather, it is a testament to the deep similarity in the mental framework and way of thinking of these two great poets.
A Comparative Study of the Lover in Mir and Ghalib: The Conflict Between Individuality and Convention
According to Shamsur Rahman Faruqi, both Mir and Ghalib deviate from the traditional lover of the Urdu ghazal. However, while Mir's lover is a living, breathing human being, Ghalib's lover is an abstract and ideal figure.
