Of Sacred and Secular Desire An Anthology of Lyrical Writings from the Punjab

by Singh, Nikky-Guninder Kaur Kaur

• ISBN13: 9781848858848
• ISBN10: 1848858841
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-03-15
• Publisher: Atlasbooks Dist Serv

Summary

Covering the entire spectrum of writers, from the artistic patterns of the first Punjabi poet (Baba Farid, 1173]1265) to feminist author Amrita Pritam (d. 2005), the volume serves as an ideal introduction to the three faiths of Sikhism, Islam and Hinduism. Whether focusing on Sikh gurus or Sufi saints, it boldly illuminates the area's unique character, linguistic rhythms and celebrations, and will have strong appeal to undergraduate students of religion, literature and South Asian studies, as well as general readers.

Author Biography

Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh is the Crawford Family Professor and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Colby College She is the author of several books which include Sikhism: An Introduction (i.B.Tauris, 2011). She serves as the Co-Chair of the Sikh Studies Section of the American Academy of Religion;

Table of Contents

Introduction * Poetry from Sikh Scripture * Sufi Poets * Modern Poets * Postmodern Woman Poet * Conclusion