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London, England, United Kingdom: Third World Foundation, 1985. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. The book is in very good condition, some shelf rubbing. Apart from several instances of highlighting, and a stamp on the first page, the text appears relatively clean and clear throughout. 'For a language as vital and as widespread in the subcontinent of India and Pakistan - now also in so many other parts of the world - Urdu has had surprisingly little exposure. Written by experts for the general reader, this short book explains why Urdu literature continues to exert its special fascination for those who can enjoy its beauties in the original. Those unable to do so will now find as vivid description of the rich heritage of poetry first created in the declining years of the Mughal empire, which was adapted to meet the challenge posed by the British Raj, then transformed to express the people's aspirations during the fight for independence and its aftermath.…
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Urdu Literature Paperback - 1985
by D. J. Matthews, C. Shackle, Shahrukh Husan
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- Title Urdu Literature
- Author D. J. Matthews, C. Shackle, Shahrukh Husan
- Binding Paperback
- Publisher South Asia Books
- Date 1985
- ISBN 9780907962304
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Urdu Literature
by Matthews, D. J.; Etc.
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- 9780907962304 / 0907962300
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