A Map of Longings: The Life and Works of Agha Shahid Ali
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| Management number | 201809198 | Release Date | 2025/10/08 | List Price | $11.34 | Model Number | 201809198 | ||
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A Map of Longings is the first biography of Agha Shahid Ali, a celebrated American poet of the late twentieth century. It chronicles his evolution, friendships, responses to global events, and the influence of his experiences on his poetry, using unpublished materials and in-depth interviews. The book is praised for its poetic portrayal of Ali's life and legacy.
Format: Hardback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 11 April 2023
Publisher: Yale University Press
Agha Shahid Ali, a renowned American poet of the late 20th century, left an indelible mark on the world through his captivating works. Born in 1949 and passing away in 2001, Ali's poetry touched the hearts of millions, transcending boundaries of geography, culture, religion, and tradition. His literary journey took him across the Indian subcontinent and the United States, vividly capturing the diverse landscapes and experiences of these regions.
In this captivating biography, Manan Kapoor takes readers on a journey through Shahid's evolution, tracing his footsteps from Kashmir and New Delhi to the American Southwest and Massachusetts. Through extensive research and in-depth interviews, Kapoor delves into Shahid's friendships with renowned literary figures such as James Merrill, Salman Rushdie, and Edward Said, exploring how their interactions influenced his poetic vision. The book also sheds light on Shahid's response to global events, including the partition of the Indian subcontinent and the devastating AIDS epidemic in America.
A Map of Longings, hailed upon its release in India as "lush" and "poetic," is a testament to the extraordinary life and work of Agha Shahid Ali. It unveils the story of this remarkable poet, his profound literary contributions, and the enduring legacy of his singular poetic vision. This biography offers a deep appreciation of Ali's artistry, providing a glimpse into the inspirations and struggles that shaped his remarkable body of work.
Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300264227
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