Urdu poetry lovers across the world are celebrating this month, as an incredibly rare manuscript written by one of the most famous Urdu poets of all time is finally published. The previously undiscovered Mirza Ghalib manuscript is now widely available both in print and digital formats, with twice the number of verses that were originally published in the Divan that has been treasured and loved by Urdu poetry fans for so long.

The discovery of the new manuscript has been nothing short of a revolution for the world of Urdu poetry, and poetry in general. With almost one thousand ‘lost‘ verses written by Ghalib, as well as notes from his own hand in the margins, those who have known and loved Ghalib’s words are now rejoicing at the publication of this enormous body of work.

Shahab Sattar, publisher of the rare manuscript comments, “The publication of these missing verses means an enormous amount of Ghalib fans – that cannot be overstated. With thousands of new lines and hundreds of pages of new verses, with notes from Ghalib’s own hand, fans are now given an unparalleled glimpse into this poet’s true genius.”

Sattar adds, “We’re always urging Urdu poetry fans, scholars and academics to rediscover the magic of Ghalib’s work, and now they have the perfect opportunity to immerse themselves in his talent once more. We hope this new publication will reopen much of the discussion and debate that has died down in recent years regarding Ghalib’s poetry, and we’re thrilled that a new generation will now get to discover his work, thanks to the attention this new manuscript has drawn.”

The newly-published manuscript is now available from a multitude of retailers, including Amazon, Apple iBooks, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, CreateSpace and the Kindle Store. The book can be purchased in paperback format, or it can be downloaded in a digital format for use on a whole manner of devices, from smartphones to e-readers. The new edition contains a dynamic new foreword by Mehr Afshan Farooqi, as well as a lengthy introduction discussing the enormous impact of Ghalib’s works, and why his words are still cherished across the globe today.

Fans of Urdu poetry are being invited to rediscover the magic of Mirza Ghalib through a plethora of previously ‘unknown’ verses of ghazals which have now been published.

Available in paperback format, as well as an online download which can be read on Kindles, tablets, smartphones and laptops, there’s nothing standing in the way of avid Ghalib fans who want to consume his entire works for the first time. Featuring twice the number of verses that were published in the original Divan, this brand new edition is allowing fans to rediscover the words of the most famous Urdu poet of all time, as well as opening up his lost verses to a new era of discussion, debate and conversation.

Shahab Sattar, publisher of this unique manuscript comments, “It’s an enormously exciting time to be a fan of Urdu poetry right now. The publication of this revolutionary new edition reveals hundreds of new verses that have never been previously seen by the general public, igniting discussion and giving fans a deeper insight into one of the most famous poets of all time.”

Shahab adds, “To reflect the enormity of this publication, we’ve ensured that it’s available in as many formats as possible, to ensure that no Ghalib fans or academics are at risk of missing out. The new edition is available in paperback, and also in a digital format that can be read on tablets, e-readers and smartphones.”

The new publication comes from a unique manuscript which was originally discovered 50 years of Ghalib’s death. Filled with ‘rejected verses’ that never made it to Ghalib’s “official” publication of his Divan, the manuscript was also littered with personal notes and additions from Ghalib’s own hand, personalizing the document even further. Now, Ghalib lovers across the world can not only rediscover their love for the great poet with all of the originally published verses – fans can also cement their adoration of this unique talent with more than twice the number of classic ghazals that are now available to read.

The edition is further enhanced with the inclusion of meaningful introduction by Mehr Afshan Farooqi, Associate Professor in the Department of Middle-Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Virginia, USA and a foreword by Shahab Sattar.

Copies, both paperback and digital, are now available to buy from a selection of top retailers, including Amazon, Apple iBooks, Smashwords, CreateSpace and Kindle Store.

For more information about the publication, or to buy a copy today, visit the website: http://www.rediscoverghalib.com/

Fans of Urdu poetry can rejoice, as an incredibly rare Mirza Ghalib manuscript finally goes into publication, with twice the number of verses that were published in the original Divan.

The revolutionary discovery of the new manuscript in 1917 sent shockwaves through the world of Urdu literature and poetry, with fans across the world clamouring to see the ‘lost’ verses. For a long time, there was a battle to get the ‘forgotten verses’ published for the wider world to enjoy. Now, Ghalib lovers everywhere can rediscover the works and words of the most famous Urdu poet of all time, with previously unknown Ghazals and a multitude of notes and additions from Ghalib’s own hand.

Shahab Sattar, publisher of this rare manuscript from his personal collection comments, “The initial discovery of the lost manuscript was an incredible find, and we’re thrilled that the lost verses of the greatest Urdu poet can now be released to the world. Of the 1900 verses found in the new document, only 700 were included in the original Divan, meaning Ghalib lovers can now devour more than twice the number of classic verses and ghazals.”

Shahab adds, “The publication of this Divan will change the landscape of known Ghalib poetry and ignite plenty of debate and discussion among academics and fans alike.”

The manuscript in question is said to have been Ghalib’s very own copy, inclusive of the ‘rejected verses’ that never made it to wide circulation, these being omitted by Ghalib in his officially published Divan. Finished when Ghalib was just twenty-four years old, the document wasn’t found and identified until 1918, fifty years after his death, and is known as the Nuskhah-e Bhopal – or the Bhopal manuscript. For many, it was a shock to learn that the “official” published Divan was not a definitive collective of Ghalib’s work, but a mere selection – now, the “expanded” Divan, with most of the forgotten verses included is published and available to buy online in both print & electronic forms.

The unknown poetry found in the unique publication will now be read, studied, discussed, sung and enjoyed, as all of Ghalib’s previous known works have. Copies of the new text are available from a multitude of sources, including Amazon, Apple iBooks, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, CreateSpace and the Kindle Store. The new edition contains an illuminating foreword by Mehr Afshan Farooqi, as well as an introduction discussing the enormous impact of Ghalib’s works, and why his words are still treasured today.

For more information about the publication, or to buy a copy today, visit the website: http://www.rediscoverghalib.com/