{"product_id":"selected-poems-gulzar","title":"Selected Poems: Gulzar by Pavan K. Varma","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"65\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eSelected Poems: Gulzar\u003c\/em\u003e, translated and edited by Pavan K. Varma, is a beautiful collection that brings the poetic brilliance of \u003cstrong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eGulzar\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of India’s most celebrated lyricists and poets, to a wider English-speaking audience. The book captures the essence of Gulzar’s profound yet simple poetry, which explores themes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"448\"\u003elove, loss, longing, time, nature, and human emotion\u003c\/strong\u003e with deep sensitivity and elegance. Through Varma’s faithful and lyrical translations, readers experience the subtle play of imagery, rhythm, and emotion that defines Gulzar’s writing. The poems traverse the everyday and the eternal — from fleeting moments of tenderness to reflections on life’s deeper meanings — making this anthology both intimate and universal. This collection stands as a bridge between languages and cultures, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty of Gulzar’s verse beyond its original Urdu and Hindi form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1854\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003ePavan K. Varma\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Indian author, diplomat, and former Member of Parliament, known for his writings on Indian culture, identity, and literature. A former Indian Foreign Service officer, he has served as India’s ambassador to Bhutan and held several prominent cultural and administrative positions. Varma has written extensively on Indian civilization and contemporary issues, with acclaimed works like \u003cem data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eBeing Indian\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eThe Great Indian Middle Class\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eAdultery and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e. He is also recognized for his translations of Indian poets, especially \u003cem data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eGulzar\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eKaifi Azmi\u003c\/em\u003e, making their work accessible to English readers while retaining their poetic soul. Through his insightful translations and literary contributions, Varma has played a key role in promoting India’s rich literary heritage to global audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45157636473018,"sku":"2R8QZ51C1-Used","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/SelectedPoemsGulzar.jpg?v=1761567676","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/selected-poems-gulzar","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}