Remembrances Paperback

Mir Taqi Mir's "Remembrances" (Zikr-e Mir) is a rare and compelling Indo-Persian autobiography by the celebrated 18th-century Urdu poet, widely considered the finest ghazal poet in the language. Published on January 5, 2019, this volume recounts Mir's lineage, his father's spiritual journey, and his own arduous quest for education and patronage in Agra and Delhi. While offering limited insight into his private life or literary activities, the book vividly portrays the political turmoil and intrigues prevalent in north India between 1760 and 1789, a period marked by extensive warfare. The edition includes the Persian text with all the author's additions, meticulously arranged, alongside a newly revised English translation, and uniquely concludes with previously unprinted, often risqué, jokes and witty anecdotes.