The Poet and Nature

Join us on Monday 30th May for a close reading of Iqbal’s nature poetry. The session comprises a selection of poems in which he explores a spiritualised sense of kinship and unity with objects found in nature. Interspersed with corresponding passages from the Qur’an, the session will consider the poet’s engagement with the natural world, a major theme in his works.

Known as Shair-e-Mushriq (the Poet of the East), Allama Iqbal's poetry, written mostly in Urdu and Persian, is regarded among the greatest of the modern era. Knowledge of Urdu is required - material will be provided in Urdu and romanised Urdu.

The class will be taught by Tasnim Firdaus, Director of Language & Literature Programmes at The Mehfil. Tasnim's academic interests include classical Urdu and Persian poetry and Persian in the Indus valley. Tasnim has worked as a lecturer of Urdu and Persian language and literature in Pakistan and has a teaching career spanning over 30 years.

The class will be held on Monday 30th May from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Venue: Maida Vale, London (W9). Tickets are £15 and are available to purchase here. ***Refreshments will be provided during tea breaks. Doors open at 6.15 pm, and the session will begin promptly at 6.30 pm***