The lord of the auspicious planetary conjunction G̲h̲ālib Lakhnavī. creator Bilgrāmī, ʻAbdullāh Ḥusain. Farooqi, Musharraf 1968- text bibliography nyu New York Modern Library 2008 Modern Library pbk. ed. monographic eng urd

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xviii, 954 p. ; 21 cm. This panoramic saga dates back perhaps as early as the seventh century, when oral narratives of the deeds of the prophet Muhammad's uncle Amir Hamza spread through Arabia, Persia, and the Indian subcontinent, expanding into a chronicle of warriors, kings, tricksters, fairies, courtesans, and magical creatures. The definitive Urdu text appeared toward the end of the 19th century, but English translations have been censored and abridged--until now. Here, the adventures of Amir Hamza are captured with all the colorful action, ribaldry, and fantastic elements intact. Amir Hamza travels to exotic lands, defeats many enemies, loves many women, and converts hundreds of infidels to the True Faith of Islam before finding his way back to his first love, the Persian emperor's daughter. Guided by a Merlin-like clairvoyant called Buzurjmehr and accompanied by his loyal friend, the ingenious trickster Amar Ayyar, Amir Hamza rides his winged steed Ashqar into combat against a marvelous array of opponents.--From publisher description. Ghalib Lakhnavi and Abdullah Bilgrami ; translated, with an introduction and notes, by Musharraf Ali Farooqi. Epic literature Includes bibliographical references. Translated from Urdu. Epic literature, Urdu Translations into English PK2198.G43 T3713 2008 891.439 AMI 9780812977431 (pbk.) 0812977432 2009290211 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0906/2009290211-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0906/2009290211-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0906/2009290211-s.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0906/2009290211-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0906/2009290211-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0906/2009290211-s.html BTCTA 090109 20170419140538.0 15581031