Fahmida Riaz: The Iconic Iconoclast

By Subodh Lal

Here is Fahimda Riaz for you, and here a way to know her poetry and poetics in intimate terms. Subodh Lal marks how the political turns personal and personal political in her poetry.
- Anisur Rahman
Eminent Poet and Translator, Distinguished Literary Critic
Subodh Lal has produced a fascinating book for anyone who is interested in feminism, Urdu poetry, rebellion, resistance, revolution and secular spirituality.
- Mahmood Farooqi
Rhodes Scholar, M Phil (Cambridge),
Author, Best known Dastaangoi performer, Director, Writer, Literary critic.
Subodh lal's book is a fine tribute to Fahmida Riaz and her revolutionary spirit.
- Shabana Azmi

This book on the revolutionary poetess, Fahmida Riaz (1946 - 2018) is the first of its kind: covering various aspects of the poetess's life, her missions and, of course, poetry. Powerful and truly representative Nazms of Riaz find a prominent space in the book. Translation of poetry across two very different cultures is a daunting task. Subodh Lal has taken on the challenge with great success - making the book a befitting tribute to an internationally respected poetess.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9395481102
• ISBN13: 9789395481106
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Vishwakarma Publications
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"