Tulip in the Desert: A Selection of the Poetry of Muhammad IqbalThe national poet of Pakistan, Muhammed Iqbal (1887-1938), is widely credited with having lanched the idea of a seperate Muslim homeland which came to fruition with Jinnah's campaign for an independent Pakistan. However, Iqbal is best known for his Persian and Urdu poetry, which with its deep philosophical insights, has captured the minds of many readers. |
Contents
PARADISE LOST AND REGAINED | 21 |
SATANS VIEWPOINT | 35 |
HEAD AND HEART | 57 |
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Tulip in the Desert: A Selection of the Poetry of Muhammad Iqbal Sir Muhammad Iqbal Limited preview - 2000 |
Tulip in the Desert: A Selection of the Poetry of Muhammad Iqbal Muhammed Iqbal Limited preview - 2000 |
Common terms and phrases
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