Asnaf-e-Nazm-o-Nasr (اصناف نظم و نثر) — Revised & Expanded Edition

Asnaf-e-Nazm-o-Nasr (اصناف نظم و نثر) — Revised & Expanded Edition

A Comprehensive Study of Urdu Poetry & Prose Genres

Understanding Urdu literature at an academic level requires more than reading texts — it requires a structured grasp of literary genres (asnaf), their forms, and their evolution. Asnaf-e-Nazm-o-Nasr, authored by Dr. Ali Muhammad Khan and Dr. Ishfaq Ahmed Virk, published by Caravan Book House, is exactly that foundational text — now available in a revised and expanded (Tarmeem-o-Izafa) edition.

Why This Book is Essential for Urdu Literature Students

This is a core academic text used widely in university-level Urdu literature courses, covering the full range of poetic and prose genres (asnaf) that define classical and modern Urdu literary tradition — from ghazal, nazm, rubai, and marsiya to various prose forms. Written by two established Urdu scholars, the book combines historical development, formal structure, and literary analysis for each genre.

What This Book Covers

• Poetic Genres (Nazm): Ghazal, Nazm, Rubai, Qata, Musammat, Tarkeeb Band, Tarjee Band, Azad Nazm, Nasri Nazm, and Nazm-e-Ma'ari — tracing both classical form and modern free-verse traditions
• Prose Genres (Nasr): The major forms and traditions of Urdu prose writing
• Historical & Critical Context: The literary evolution and defining characteristics of each genre
• Revised & Expanded Content: Updated material reflecting current academic scholarship on Urdu literary forms

Ideal For

• B.A./M.A. Urdu Literature Students studying literary genres as part of their coursework
• Urdu Literature Teachers & Lecturers needing a structured reference on asnaf-e-adab
• CSS/PMS Urdu Literature Optional Candidates requiring academic grounding in literary forms
• Urdu Literature Enthusiasts seeking a scholarly overview of poetic and prose traditions

About the Publisher

Published by Caravan Book House, a respected name in Urdu academic and literary publishing in Pakistan, known for producing scholarly texts used across university Urdu literature departments.