Excerpts from the reviews “It is a miracle that despite the strait-jacket in which it was enclothed, the ghazal not only survived but flourished through the centuries.... I recommend this anthology to lovers of Urdu poetry.” — Khushwant Singh, Sunday “All in all, it is a book for the shelves of both who know and love Urdu and would like to be conversant with its best form of poetry.” — The Pioneer “Mr. Kanda in his well-researched volume has painstakingly brought out the best of Urdu Ghazals, and this concise volume could well be considered a boon for research scholars in Urdu poetry.” — The Hindu “The book makes a notable addition to the wealth of translated literature, and can be specially recommended to the lovers of poetry, and for libraries.” —The Patriot “For those who would like to know the spirit of the Urdu Ghazal and savour its charms, the book is a valuable window to a world of love and wonder.”