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English Poetry

Our largest shelf: 100+ collections of ghazals, nazms and English verse by new Pakistani poets. Whether you read for heartbreak or for healing, there's a book here with your name on it.

75 books

Diary of Fervent Verses Ateefah Sana Ur Rab

A book of poems consisting of words with overwhelming intensity. From the dark moments of one's…

Musings of the Heart Nayab Imtiaz

A short poetry collection that would take you to places. From love to deciet to the world full …

Cover of heart the size of a loosening fist- Poetry Book About Survival

heart the size of a loosening fist- Poetry Book About Survival Orooj Zafar

Heart the Size of a Loosening Fist by Orooj Zafar is a poetry book about survival that explores…

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اِک پر ِ خیال از منیرہ قریشی - Daastan

”اِک پرخیال“بنیادی طور پر بہت سی تحریروں پر مبنی ہے۔اس میں موجود دلچسپ مضامین قاری کی توجہ کا مرکز بنتے ہیں۔اس کتاب کے ذریعے منیرہ قریشی نے دراصل قاری کو بہت اچھی اچھی نصیحتوں سے نوازا ہے۔ اپنے احساسات وخيالات کو لفظ کے پیرہن میں سموتے ”اک پرخيال!“ مختلف النوع موضوعات کا ایک ایسا آئینہ ہے جو فاضل مصنفہ کے دلی جذبات کا عکاس ہے

daastan.com ِاِک پرِ خیال / Ik Par e Khyal- Reflective Poetry Book About Life

Review

حرفِ تمنا از ممتازؔ - Daastan

اس کتاب کی یہی خوبی ہے کہ ہر شعر کو نہایت سلجھے، رواں اور دلچسپ انداز میں قلم بند کیا گیا ہے۔“

daastan.com حرفِ تمنا - Harf e Tamana

Interview

Samar Malik’s Deranged life: Meaningful Poetry with Daastan - Daastan

Samar Malik, opens up about her writing journey, the emotions behind her latest poetry collection, and her experience publishing with Daastan.

daastan.com Derange Life

English Poetry books — common questions

What are the best English Poetry books by Pakistani authors?

Rated highest by readers on Daastan: Derange Life (5.0/5 from 14 readers), Habibi (5.0/5 from 8 readers) and Tangled in Verse - Poem Book About Life (5.0/5 from 6 readers).

Which English Poetry book should I read first?

The most-read titles on this shelf are Chaos Within, Fajr and Noor- Islamic Poetry Book and Theory of Love — a fair place to start if you are new to English poetry.

Who are the English Poetry authors on Daastan?

Among the most published on this shelf are Dr. Maqbool Elahi, Haroon Awan, Isabel Ayesha Khalid and Miangul Saad. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Are there Urdu Poetry books as well?

Yes — 42 Urdu poetry books, alongside the 75 English titles on this shelf.

Which English Poetry books can I read for free?

10 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free English poetry books, or browse everything free to read.

Are English Poetry books available as e-books?

32 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the English poetry e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.

How much do English Poetry books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 300 to Rs 3,500, averaging about Rs 1,076. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What do readers say about English Poetry books on Daastan?

194 readers have rated books on this shelf, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.

What are some memorable lines from English Poetry books?

“This book humbly echoes your cries—to remind the world that the believers are never defeated, for their final return is to Allah.” — You, the witness - Palestinian poetry book
“Heart clasping, grasping zero gravity—How must one continue anymore?What if I close my eyes and wish for a miracle,Or never see again,But the breat…” — When The Silence Broke - Modern Poetry Book
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How many English Poetry books are on Daastan?

75 published English poetry titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.