Ravishing DisUnities: Real Ghazals in English (Wesleyan Poetry Series)

Description: Ravishing DisUnities: Real Ghazals in English (Wesleyan Poetry Series) Product Information A star-studded anthology infuses English poetry with the rigor and wit of a foreign form.In recent years, the ghazal (pronounced "ghuzzle"), a traditional Arabic form of poetry, has become popular among contemporary English language poets. But like the haiku before it, the ghazal has been widely misunderstood and thus most English ghazals have been far from the mark in both letter and spirit. This anthology brings together ghazals by a rich gathering of 107 poets including Diane Ackerman, John Hollander, W. S. Merwin, William Matthews, Paul Muldoon, Ellen Bryant Voigt, and many others. As this dazzling collection shows, the intricate and self-reflexive ghazal brings the writer a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Agha Shahid Ali's lively introduction gives a brief history of the ghazal and instructions on how to compose one in English. An elegant afterword by Sarah Suleri Goodyear elucidates the larger issues of cultural translation and authenticity inherent in writing in a "borrowed" form. Read more Features: Product Details: - Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wesleyan University Press; Trans. from the Arabic edition (November 3, 2000) - Language ‏ : ‎ English - Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages - ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0819564370 - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 75 - Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces - Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.34 x 0.64 x 9 inches - Best Sellers Rank: #1,164,965 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,484 in Poetry Anthologies (Books) #2,123 in Inspirational & Religious Poetry (Books) #4,776 in American Poetry (Books) - #1,484 in Poetry Anthologies (Books) - #2,123 in Inspirational & Religious Poetry (Books) INTERNATIONAL ORDERS Our international orders are directly handled by eBay's Global Shipping Program. We are not able to make any changes to the customs forms. In addition, it is up to the buyer to make sure the item will work for their respective country especially for electronic devices. In some cases, a power converter/transformer might be required for electronic devices. Please ask all questions prior to placing the order. In addition, since eBay cannot provide a return label for international orders, it is up to the buyer to pay for return shipping for international orders regardless of reason.

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