> Faiz Ahmed Faiz: The People's Poet <
In collaboration with Poet in the City, London
Sunday, 20th March 2016 14:00-15:00
The Hat Factory Luton
65 - 67 Bute St, Luton LU1 2EY
England
Faiz Ahmed Faiz is loved by the Pakistani community for his lyrics on love, dignity and injustice. So what has become of his legacy? In this special event, we explore the unstoppable rise of this prolific poet with contemporary voices including critic Amina Yaqin, Aamer Hussein and Amarjit Chandan.
Amina Yaqin – biography and context to Faiz’s work
Aamer Hussein – Faiz’s significance and influence on own work
Amarjit Chandan – Faiz’s legacy and his work in Punjabi and translation
Panel discussion chaired by Karen Leeder on the importance of the poet, the way he is remembered, and what we can learn from his verse.