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Book SynopsisThis is one of the first books in any language on the life and work of Miraji (1912-1949), one of the major canonical Urdu poets of the 20th century. Presenting close readings of some of Miraji's most compelling and challenging poems, the author reconceives the relationships among nationalism, gender, and sexuality in Indian life.
Trade Review“This book will be of tremendous interest not only to specialists in Urdu literature, but also to those interested in colonial and post-colonial literature generally. Patel weaves biographical information into insightful and stimulating textual criticism, and her achievement as a translator of Miraji’s highly elusive verse deserves special recognition.”—Carla Petievich, Montclair State University
“Patel’s archival sensitivity is impressive: the details of Miraji’s everyday life make the story live in ways that few literary histories have done. This book provides a model to which contemporary students of literary and cultural studies should aspire.”—Lauren Berlant, University of Chicago
