Elisa Gabbert’s collections of poetry and essays include, most recently, “Normal Distance” and “Any Person Is the Only Self.” Her On Poetry columns appear four times a year.
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A love forged in gold

In a realm where legendary love stories often remain locked in the pages of history, this is a tale of real-life romance, rich with poetic nuance and profound connections. Join us as we explore the ...
The inner and outer forecasts don’t always match up. This short poem by Louise Glück starts out cold and stays that way for ...
The Urdu translation of Neelima Dalmia’s memoir ‘Abba Aur Main: Ek Anokhi Dastan’ was launched at New Delhi’s Jashn-e-Rekhta ...
New collection of Rashid’s nazms, compiled & edited by festival director Amitabh Baghel, attempts to revive the poet's voice ...
There may be no higher art in Somalia than oral poetry, which is recited in the most remote outposts and even by militants.
The second day of the 10th edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta saw a mushaira by acclaimed names, including Wasim Barelvi, Javed Akhtar ...
“The first is the voice of the poet talking to himself—or to nobody. The second is the voice of the poet addressing an audience, whether large or small. The third is the voice of the poet when he ...
Dhoop Chhaon”and “Mein Tanhayee Mein Sochta Hoon”. Author : Dr. Jitendra Udhampuri Publisher : Highbrow Publications, Bari ...
In this week’s Urdunama, the spotlight falls on a deceptively simple word: Soch, the private lens through which we view the world, and often, the quiet architect of our joy, pain, and self-mythology.