A Map of Longings: Life and Works of Agha Shahid Ali by Manan Kapoor is a thoughtful literary biography that traces the life, poetry, and enduring influence of one of the most celebrated modern voices in English and Kashmiri writing. It offers readers a richly observed portrait of Agha Shahid Ali, exploring his artistic journey, personal history, and the themes that shaped his work.
Blending scholarship with narrative grace, this book will appeal to readers interested in poetry, literary criticism, and the lives behind great writing. It is an engaging introduction to Shahid Ali’s world and a compelling account of how memory, exile, love, and language came together in his work.
