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Poetry as Resistance

- Islam and Ethnicity in Postcolonial Pakistan

About Poetry as Resistance

This book discusses the ways in which Siraiki creative writers have transformed into political activists, resisting the self-imposed domination of the Punjabi¿Mohajir ruling elite. Influenced by Sufi poets, their poetry takes the shape of both protest and dialogue, shaping the politics of identity in Pakistan.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780415501460
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 296
  • Published:
  • December 1, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 150x222x27 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 470 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: May 17, 2025

Description of Poetry as Resistance

This book discusses the ways in which Siraiki creative writers have transformed into political activists, resisting the self-imposed domination of the Punjabi¿Mohajir ruling elite. Influenced by Sufi poets, their poetry takes the shape of both protest and dialogue, shaping the politics of identity in Pakistan.

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