Poetry

Punjabi poetry old and new, from Bulleh Shah's kafis and Bhai Vir Singh to Shiv Kumar Batalvi and Surjit Patar.

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18 books· Year, oldest first

Reading lists

Partition in Punjabi writingNovels and poems written in the shadow of 1947, from both sides of the border.6 books Qisse: the great love storiesHeer Ranjha, Sassi Punnun, Mirza Sahiban and the poets who told them.2 books Where to start with poetryShort, much-loved collections for readers new to Punjabi verse.6 books