Jaun Elia
جون ایلیا
1931–2002 · Modern
A scholar of philosophy and several languages, Jaun Elia wrote ghazals that sound like a man arguing with himself. His work is in copyright; read it on Rekhta.
How to read Elia
Jaun's cadence is conversational: he often chooses metres such as Ramal and Khafif that sit close to speech, then breaks the expected tone with a sudden, bitter turn.
Jaun Elia'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.