Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Renowned Poet and Translator David Ferry Passes Away at 99

David Ferry

Noted poet and translator, David Ferry, died at 99 in Lexington, Mass. Famous for his modern “Gilgamesh” rendition, Ferry authored ten books in 34 years. His final work, “Some Things I Said,” reflects Ferry’s lasting influence on literature. David Ferry, a well-known poet and translator recognized for his emotionally charged writing, passed away at the … Read more

Mir Taqi Mir’s 209th death anniversary observed today

209th death anniversary

Today marks the 209th death anniversary of poet, Mir Taqi Mir. His original name was Muhammad Taqi and takhallus (pen name) was Mir. He was a leading Urdu poet of the eighteenth century. He is respected as one of the pioneers who shaped the Urdu language. He was one of the principal poets of the … Read more