Poetry Link Directory

desiconnection: the ghazal
presents a short article on the history of both the urdu and english ghazal, emphasizing the problems of the latter.

so what's a ghazal?
description of the form, with a brief history, examples and bibliography for english-speaking readers.

the ghazal--then and now
a brief history of this short form native to the middle-east and india.

poetrynet: the ghazal
a brief treatise on the ghazal form.

aaina-e-ghazal: the book
a unique book for people who want to understand urdu ghazal and urdu poetry. contains about 9000 commonly used words and about 4000 ashaar (couplets). provides a classical definition of a ghazal. visitors can buy the book online.

ghazals of mirza ghalib
ghazals of mirza ghalib in ascii and devnagri fonts. by navin kabra.

urdu prosody
presents technical details of urdu prosody as applicable to the ghazal form. also includes the various ruba'i meters.

journeys into poetic forms
consists of a chapbook collection by erin thomas. chapbooks can either be purchased in printed versions or viewed and downloaded in pdf format. series i consists of three volumes of english ghazals and commentary, and series ii is free verse.

uma's ghazal page
includes a brief history and description of the form, as well as a selection of ghazals by and information on various authors associate with the form.

ghazals in english
an essay on constructing strict ghazals in western languages, especially english.

joy of the drop: 37 ghazals by ghalib
english translation of ghalib's ghazals by jim yagmin.