Ahmad Faraz
احمد فراز
1931–2008 · Modern
One of the most widely recited modern ghazal poets, Faraz wrote in a clear, musical idiom. His work is in copyright; read it on Rekhta.
How to read Faraz
Faraz shows how the classical metres still serve plain modern speech. Scan a line of his on Rekhta in the Taqti Lab: most use the same Ramal and Hazaj patterns as Ghalib.
Ahmad Faraz's poetry is still in copyright, so this course discusses the craft without reproducing the verse. Read the poems on Rekhta, and ask the mentor about the poet's craft and themes.