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The non-fictional literature written in Urdu is an extraordinary masterpiece in itself. Whether it is criticism or articles written on literature, art, culture, civilization and history, these writings have afforded a new dimension to the literary, social, and cultural discourse of the subcontinent. Presenting, a comprehensive selection of all such writings to give you more food for thought than ever.
Prominent poet who mastered the poetic idiom of Lucknow poetry.
A prominent scholar, author, translator, and novelist of the twentieth century had a keen eye on the socio-cultural life of Lucknow.
Prominent poet and journalist, also the editor of 'Zamindaar', an important newspaper of his times. Also authored 'Zikr-e-Iqbal' and 'Muslim Sahaafat Hindustan Mein'.
A distinguished Islamic scholar, unparalleled literary writer, elegy poet, autobiographer, great columnist, journalist, and commentator of the Quran.
Known for his acute observations of social realities among the contemporary fiction writers and their representation in his fiction.
One of the front-rank leaders of the Indian freedom movement and a well-known scholar.
Well-known critic, poet, and Urdu faculty at Jamia Millia Islamia, known for his critical book on Meer Taqi Meer.
One of the leading and reputed Pakistani poets, known for his neo-classical tone, equally well-known in India, lives in Houston, USA.
Noted progressive critic, linguist, and story writer; also translated literary works from Bangla and English.
Prominent critic, scholar, fiction writer, and poet, also known for his romantic poetry.
One of the pillars of modern Urdu Nazms & dialogue writer. Wrote dialogues for more than a hundred films. "Jinke apne ghar sheeshe ke hon vo doosron par patthar nahin phenka karte" - one of his dialogues made famous by Rajkumar in the film Waqt.
One of the most celebrated progressive poets, literary critics, public intellectuals, and editors. Contemporary of Faiz Ahmad Faiz. Recipient of the Gyanpeeth Award. Produced documentaries on Urdu poetry.
One of the founders of Urdu criticism. Outstanding pre-modern poet. Famous for writing Yaadgar-e-Ghalib, the first biography of Mirza Ghalib.
A highly talented Urdu poet, known for his unique style and profound literary understanding.
Known for his popular ghazal 'Der lagi aane mein lekin…,' sung by various singers.
Prominent Pakistani critic, researcher, and columnist; an author of many books apart from 'Urdu Adab ki Tehreekein' and 'Urdu Afsaane Mein Dehaat ki Peshkash'; also assisted in editing several literary journals and newspapers.
Prominent Urdu fiction writer from Pakistan who also occasionally writes poetry.
Prominent among the later poets of the Lucknow School, known for his individual signature. Also served as Additional Commissioner, Education Minister, Home Minister, and officiating Prime Minister in the Government of Kashmir.
Prominent Pakistani fiction writer, famous for the story “Gadaria.”.
One of the prominent short story writers, known for his literary journalism.
Eminent contemporary Pakistani Urdu fiction writer, critic, editor, and academician. Father of writer and translator Asif Farrukhi.
Prominent critic and poet, worked as a professor of Urdu at Delhi University.
