"Not of an Age, But for All Time": Revolutionary Humanism in Iqbal, Manto, and Faiz

ISBN-13: 9781433184468 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 228 str.

Abdul Jabbar

Opis

This book demonstrates through the works of Iqbal, Manto, and Faiz that the only enduring foundation for human civilization is love, empathy, and compassion. The authors taught through their writings that the world should be led by principles that transcend territorial, religious, and cultural divides.

Recenzje

"A must- read book for anyone interested in powerful and reformist works by three prominent South Asian authors. Jabbar's careful selections of works by Iqbal, Manto, and Faiz open up our eyes and hearts and take us on a historical journey relevant to our lives today. This book is also for anyone who longs for a world without wars, where social justice prevails over greed." - Louise Nayer, author of five books including Burned: A Memoir, an Oprah pick

Spis treści

Foreword - Preface - Acknowledgements - Introduction - Self, Nation, World: Iqbal's Vision for Peace (1877- 1938) - Holding up a Mirror to Society: Manto's Stark Realism (1912- 1955) -Poetry of Faiz: A Charter for Compassion (1911- 1984) - Conclusion - Suggestions and Resources Additional to "Works Cited" - Index.

O autorze

Abdul Jabbar received a Ph.D. in English from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and is currently Emeritus Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at City College of San Francisco. The recipient of a Fulbright scholarship and two National Endowment for the Humanities awards, Jabbar is the author of Reading and Writing with Multicultural Literature.