Kai Chaand The Sar-e-asman by Shamsur Rahman Faruqi / कई चाँद थे सर-ए-आसमान - शम्सुर रहमान फारुकी: A Masterpiece of Urdu Literature, Exploring Love, Loss, and the Mystical World of Poetry / उर्दू साहित्य की अद्भुत रचनाओं में प्रेम, हानि और कला का संगम

A maevellous piece of literature of the present era.

Its an amazing amazing book...marvellous, unparalled literary account, which elaborates scenes so vividly that one feels a movie is running through your eyes. Until I read this book, I never knew that even colours, textures, fragrances and feelings could be described through imagery of words!One gets a glimpse of the languages, mannerisms, poetry, art, culture and the tehjeeb prevalent in the 1800s. The elaborate and real account of lifestyle of the Nawabs, Nobels, British and commoners makes it a unique piece of history. Elaborate descriptions of life in Kashmir, Rajasthan, Punjab, UP and of course Delhi enriches the reader. Description of old Delhi is so vivid and lively that one feels that he is actually living in the streets of Chandni Chowk and Kashmiri gate, in that era.All this is over-ridden on a mesmerizingly brilliant (true) story.The language is enchanting, as Urdu is delicately translated to Hindi, but maintains its original flair and poise, retaining the pleasure of Urdu.I don't exactly know, if its best point was the story, literary brilliance, Urdu, history or poetry !A must read.

To the center of the world, for Urdu. There is Zia Haider Rahman in English, Zeeshan Khan's Right to Passage is wonderful to read.

A must read.

100% genuine book

I would definitely advise reading this

लेखन बहुत अच्छाअति उत्तम पुस्तक

It is a wonderful book. Book as received is not brand new. It should have been priced appropriately.