
Mashnuyaat-e-Dabeer
Mashnuyaat-e-Dabeer by Dr. Syed Taqi Abidi is a detailed critical study of the stylistic artistry and poetic craftsmanship (mashnuyaat) of Mirza Dabeer, a towering figure in Urdu marsiya literature. The book examines Dabeer’s deliberate use of rhetorical devices, imagery, diction, metaphors, and narrative techniques, showing how conscious artistic effort enhances emotional depth and spiritual impact. Dr. Abidi clarifies that Dabeer’s poetic grandeur is not accidental but the result of intellectual discipline and technical precision. By analyzing selected verses, the author highlights Dabeer’s balance between artistic ornamentation and thematic sincerity, especially in Karbala narratives. This scholarly work is essential for understanding the aesthetic complexity and technical brilliance of Dabeer’s poetry.
Published By:
Dr Syed Taqi Abidi
Published Date:
June 15, 2026
Pages:
334
Subjects:
Poetry, 14 Masoomeen (A.S)
Available Format:
(47.24)
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Mashnuyaat-e-Dabeer by Dr. Syed Taqi Abidi is a detailed critical study of the stylistic artistry and poetic craftsmanship (mashnuyaat) of Mirza Dabeer, a towering figure in Urdu marsiya literature. The book examines Dabeer’s deliberate use of rhetorical devices, imagery, diction, metaphors, and narrative techniques, showing how conscious artistic effort enhances emotional depth and spiritual impact. Dr. Abidi clarifies that Dabeer’s poetic grandeur is not accidental but the result of intellectual discipline and technical precision. By analyzing selected verses, the author highlights Dabeer’s balance between artistic ornamentation and thematic sincerity, especially in Karbala narratives. This scholarly work is essential for understanding the aesthetic complexity and technical brilliance of Dabeer’s poetry.