Musharraf Ali Farooqi
Fabulous Machinery for the Curious: The Garden of Urdu Classical Literature
Fabulous Machinery for the Curious: The Garden of Urdu Classical Literature
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A collection of stories from the qissa genre, translated from Urdu into English by Musharraf Ali Farooqi. The qissa genre spread from Persia to Arabia to South Asia over 1,500 years, incorporating verse and prose narratives. This collection includes sagas of romantic love, thrilling adventures, and picaresque stories, reminding us of the enduring power of great stories and ancient genres.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 408 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2023
Publisher: University of California Press
Fabulous Machinery for the Curious presents the first English translation of some of the finest texts from the qissa genre, a rich and vibrant collection of stories that have captivated audiences for centuries. In this remarkable book, acclaimed translator Musharraf Ali Farooqi has gathered the greatest of these tales, written or transcribed in the Urdu language by master storytellers in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Spanning from Persia to Arabia to South Asia over 1,500 years, the qissa genre evolved by appropriating verse and prose narratives from various cultures, resulting in a flourishing of qissas in Urdu. This captivating collection distills a vast body of oral and written literature, encompassing resplendent sagas of romantic love, thrilling adventures in fairyland, picaresque stories of deception, and haunting tales of nobility and viciousness.
Fabulous Machinery for the Curious brings these forgotten gems to a new generation of readers, reminding us of the enduring power that great stories and ancient genres possess in engaging the contemporary world. Through its meticulous translation and insightful commentary, this book offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Indo-Islamic civilization and its profound influence on storytelling. Whether you are a seasoned reader or a newcomer to the world of qissas, Fabulous Machinery for the Curious is a must-read that will transport you to a realm of wonder, excitement, and profound contemplation.
Weight: 352g
Dimension: 197 x 127 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520388239
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