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Mystic weaver, radical reformer, loved and
hated equally in his time . . . the simple wisdom of his pithy
couplets, the famous dohas, makes him one of the most frequently
quoted poets even today. Yet Kabir the person remains an enigma.
This brilliant novel traces one day in Kabir’s life, from Daybreak
through Midday to Nightfall. Threading fact, legend and poetry into a
superbly structured narrative, it etches Kabir’s compelling persona
against the backdrop of fifteenth century Banaras — a period that
mirrors quite remarkably our own troubled times. Spare visuals before
each section continue Kabir’s own favourite metaphor of weaving, a
delicate tapestry of the city unravelling as the day progresses. Kabir
the Weaver-Poet is a landmark in contemporary writing for young
readers and old — thrilling yet gently emotive, incredibly blending
high drama with the mesmerising calm of Kabir’s beliefs. 144
pages, 8.5" x 5.5", black and white, soft cover, for 12
years and above
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