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Exploring the Poetry of Urdu Versifier Kaif Kirmani

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  In the name of Allah (s.w.t) the most Beneficent and Merciful Peace be upon Mohammad e Mustafa and his progeny Versifier Kaif Kirmani Dr. Syeda Farhat Fatima Assistant Professor (Visiting Faculty) Department of English Government Degree College for Women Mayur Marg, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana-500016 E-Mail: - Farhat_Fatima5@yahoo.com Abstract: The name Kaif means ‘a state of Joy’ in Arabic. The theme of his poetry was mostly in the praise of Ali Ibn Abi Talib, Son-in-law of Prophet Mohammad and on the tragedy of Karbala.   Kaif Kirmani has written many Noha’s (lyrical dirge), Munajat (supplication), Qaside (ode), Salam (respectful salutation in poetic form) and few Ghazals (lyric poems).     He was a good orator and used to recite his poetry in congregations known as Mushairas. His poetry has been published in a book named as Kalam e Kaif.   This paper aims to analyse the various poetry styles of the versifier Kaif Kirmani Keywords: - Noha (lyric...
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Mirza Baig Asadullah Khan Ghalib and his numerous shades of poesy

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In the name of Allah (s.w.t) the most Beneficent and Merciful Peace be upon Mohammad e Mustafa and his progeny Versifier Mirza Baig Asadullah Khan Ghalib Dr. Syeda Farhat Fatima Lecturer in English, Department of English, Government Degree College, Khairtabad, Hyderabad . Telangana, 500004 E-Mail: Farhat_fatima5@yahoo.com Abstract Mirza Ghalib was a great Urdu versifier occupying a place of pride in the world literature.  He is one of the most quotable poets having couplets for almost all situations of life.  He was very talented, modest and lover of Ahl Al-Bayt (Family of Prophet Mohammad).  His love for Ahl Al-Bayt could even be reflected in his Ghazals and other forms of poetry.  His poetical surname is Ghalib and Asad.  He is one of the last great Delhi poets, and is the first of the modern poets.  He was born in Kala Mahal Agra on 17 th December,1797 and expired on 15 th February,1869 in Delhi.  He wrote poetry in Urdu as well as Persian languag...
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