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Poetry of the Taliban (Columbia/Hurst),Used
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Overlooked by many as mere propaganda, the poetry of the Afghan Taliban offers unparalleled insight into the organization's wider worldview. These two hundred poems, bound together in this collection, draw upon both Afghan tradition and the nation's recent past, and seamlessly connect with the long history of Persian, Urdu, and Pashto verse. The contrast between the severity of the Taliban's ideology and its longstanding poetic tradition is nothing short of remarkable. Unrequited love, vengeance, the thrill of battle, religion, and nationalism even a yearning for nonviolence are expressed through images of wine, powerful women, and pastoral beauty, providing a fascinating perspective on the hearts and minds of Western civilization's redoubtable adversaries.Whether they are describing a wedding party annihilated by an air strike or lamenting, 'we did all of this to ourselves,' these poems are concerned not with politics but with identity and a full, textured, and deeply conflicted humanity. Such impassioned works defeated, enraged, triumphant, bitterly powerless, and bitingly satirical ultimately endure as a record of the war in Afghanistan. Two introductory essays contextualize the anthology's poems, relating their significance to Pashtun history and their reflection of a culture inundated by thirty years of war. Faisal Devji, noted Taliban scholar, underscores the link between these poems and the Taliban's emotional and ethical character in a preface.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What themes are explored in the poetry of the Taliban? A: The poetry of the Taliban explores themes such as unrequited love, vengeance, the thrill of battle, religion, nationalism, and a yearning for nonviolence, reflecting a complex emotional landscape.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Poetry of the Taliban'? A: The book 'Poetry of the Taliban' is authored by Alex Strick van Linschoten.
- Q: What is the significance of the poems in this collection? A: These poems provide insight into the Taliban's worldview and culture, connecting Afghan tradition with the historical context of the region, particularly in relation to Pashtun history.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book includes two introductory essays that contextualize the poems, making it suitable for academic study and understanding of the cultural and historical significance.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still in good shape for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'Poetry of the Taliban' have? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a more premium feel.
- Q: When was 'Poetry of the Taliban' published? A: The book was published on July 17, 2012.
- Q: What makes the poetry in this collection unique? A: The poetry combines traditional Afghan poetic elements with the Taliban's ideology, offering a unique perspective that contrasts strict ideology with rich poetic tradition.
- Q: Is there any additional context provided in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a preface by Faisal Devji, a noted Taliban scholar, which underscores the emotional and ethical character of the Taliban as reflected in the poems.