Description
If you love Urdu poetry or are simply curious about its rich cultural heritage, then don’t miss this celebratory book launch.
To mark the publication of her first Urdu language poetry collection, Yaaft, BLF is hosting this special Urdu event with Tasneem Hassan where she will discuss her writing and inspiration.
Urdu poetry has a long tradition with many different forms and is an important part of the culture of South Asia. Bradford-based Tasneem is an Urdu poet whose distinct poetic style fuses both classic and modern Urdu language. This is your chance to listen to her work and the wonders of Urdu poetry.
About the Poet
Tasneem Hassan
Tasneem Hassan is an Urdu poet and health professional based in the North of England. Her distinct poetic style features strong diction and the fusion of classic and modern Urdu language. Tasneem’s poetry has been published widely and she has performed at literary festivals and mushaira events internationally. Tasneem is vice chair of Yorkshire Adabee Forum.
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