![Afghan Poetry Of The Seventeenth Century: Being Selections From The Poems Of Khush Hal Khan Khatak [Hardcover]](https://thebookishowl.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/01RPy1SfeqL-616.gif)
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Afghan Poetry Of The Seventeenth Century presents a fascinating selection of works from Khush Hal Khan Khatak, one of Afghanistan’s most celebrated classical poets. This scholarly compilation, edited by C. E. Biddulph, provides English-speaking readers with access to authentic Afghan literary heritage from the Mughal era.
Khush Hal Khan Khatak was a renowned Pashto poet and warrior whose verses reflect the cultural, spiritual, and political dimensions of seventeenth-century Afghan society. His poetry is characterized by vivid imagery, philosophical depth, and profound observations on human nature, love, honor, and mortality.
This hardcover edition serves as both a literary treasure and an important historical document. It bridges the gap between Eastern and Western literary traditions, offering scholars, students, and poetry enthusiasts an opportunity to explore the rich traditions of Afghan Pashto poetry. The selections are carefully curated to represent the breadth and depth of Khatak’s poetic genius.
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