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English Poetry

Our largest shelf: 100+ collections of ghazals, nazms and English verse by new Pakistani poets. Whether you read for heartbreak or for healing, there's a book here with your name on it.

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Maya Chronicles- Meaningful Poetry Book Maya Fareed

Maya Chronicles by Maya Fareed is one of the most meaningful poetry books you will read this ye…

The Subtle Slap of Life Sonia Khan

This heartfelt and deep poem book is Sonia Khan’s debut poetry collection that captures emotion…

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A Silent World of My Own - Pose Poetry Book Duaa Haider Khan

A Silent World of My Own by Duaa Haider Khan is a heartfelt prose poetry book that reflects the…

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when the Sun died - Poems Book About Emotions maliha khan

10% OFF! 900 PKR 810 PKR When the Sun Died is a deeply engaging poems book about emotions that …

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Say it Out Loud - Poem Book About Heart GM Syed

Say it Out Loud by GM Syed is a poem book about heart that truly feels, loves, and endures. Thi…

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Rhyming Life - Poem Book on Life Zoha Khalid

Rhyming Life is a poem book on life inspired by everyday observations, personal experiences, an…

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Untitled - Poetry Book About Healing Kashifa Imran

Untitled by Kashifa Imran is a deeply emotional debut poetry collection that explores heartbrea…

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Chandelier (Tales of Time)- Poetry Book About Society Usama Bin Yar

Poetry books about society Chandelier (Tales of Time) by Usama Bin Yar is a reflective journey …

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Bold, Beautiful and a Little Stupid- Self-Reflection Poetry Book

by Khedija Suhail

Dive into “Bold, Beautiful and a Little Stupid” by Khedija Suhail, a self-reflection poetry book that invites readers to explore the depths of human emotions and life’s intricate moments. This modern collection blends honesty with…

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Incarcerated Emotions- Book About Overcoming Fear Muhammad Noman

Book About Overcoming Fear, Incarcerated Emotions by Muhammad Noman is a powerful journey throu…

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Introvert's Illusion- Introvert Poetry Book Muhammad Noman

Introvert Poetry Book Introvert's Illusion by Muhammad Noman takes readers deep into the mind o…

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My Therapist Tells Me Not to Ruminate- Mental Health Poetry Book Maham Shah

My Therapist Tells Me Not to Ruminate by Maham Shah is a mental health poetry book that explore…

Ramiz- Grief Poetry Book Maheen Ahmed

Ramiz by Maheen Ahmed is a collection of sad poems that explore the loss of a loved one or seve…

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Stars in the Night Sky - Poetry Book about Positivity Musfirah Riaz

Stars in the Night Sky by Musfirah Riaz is a heartfelt poetry book about positivity that takes …

SLAP simoneel czar

Order now for, $15- Internationally. PKR 500- in Pakistan. COD is not applicable on Pre-orders.…

Top Rated Habibi Nisar Masoom

10% OFF! ‘Habibi’ is a collection of 35 amorous and picturesque poetic verses sailing through v…

Octoberness Syed Sami Shah

10% OFF! Book Description: We all inherit a great poet in ourselves. We all share the legacy of…

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Chaos Within Umang Kumar

Preoder Price (with free shipping) Rs. 550 (within Pakistan) USD 15 (outside Pakistan) Chaos wi…

Hossana Hafsa

Preorder Price: Rs. 1000/- (free shipping at home) HOSSANA is a collection of prose poems with …

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The Blue Book- Emotional Poetry Book About Life Ahmed Hasan

Emotional Poetry Book About Life “The Blue Book” by Ahmed Hasan is an emotional poetry book abo…

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The Irrevocable Thoughts- Thoughtful Poetry Book Yumna Ahad

The Irrevocable Thoughts by Yumna Ahad is a thoughtful poetry book that explores the power of t…

A Decade of Delight Kayenat Hameed Khan

10% OFF! Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world of a constant shift of focus from love, l…

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The ocean of colliding thoughts Faiza Nasir

Preder now @ Rs. 1000 “We are all sailors on a voyage to the ocean of colliding thoughts" We al…

Melted Kaleidoscopes Armin Bilquis

An anatomy of timeless observations and ruminations, this book is an account of what happens wh…

Harmony Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee

Life is full of un-predictable events that lead to various experiences and diverse events. And …

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“Bāzīd Muhammad, father of Sultān Bāhoo, was a title holder of the Mughals.”

The Abayat of Sultan Bahoo by Dr. Maqbool Elahi

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The Song of Waves by Ayesha Khalid - Daastan

Aysha Khalid is a Turkish poet, she does not believe in the boundaries of language to express herself or her imagination. That’s the reason, she has chosen a Pakistani publishing company ‘Daastan’ to publish her collection of poems.

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Syed Husain Momin Zaidi: Poetry Volume 1 Reflections with Daastan. - Daastan

Interview with Syed Husain Momin Zaidi on Poetry Volume 1 Reflections discussing writing journey and working with Daastan.

daastan.com Poetry Volume 1: Reflections By Noor Elven- Modern Reflective Poetry Book

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حرفِ تمنا از ممتازؔ - Daastan

اس کتاب کی یہی خوبی ہے کہ ہر شعر کو نہایت سلجھے، رواں اور دلچسپ انداز میں قلم بند کیا گیا ہے۔“

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English Poetry books — common questions

What are the best English Poetry books by Pakistani authors?

Rated highest by readers on Daastan: Derange Life (5.0/5 from 14 readers), Habibi (5.0/5 from 8 readers) and Tangled in Verse - Poem Book About Life (5.0/5 from 6 readers).

Which English Poetry book should I read first?

The most-read titles on this shelf are Chaos Within, Fajr and Noor- Islamic Poetry Book and Theory of Love — a fair place to start if you are new to English poetry.

Who are the English Poetry authors on Daastan?

Among the most published on this shelf are Dr. Maqbool Elahi, Haroon Awan, Isabel Ayesha Khalid and Miangul Saad. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Are there Urdu Poetry books as well?

Yes — 42 Urdu poetry books, alongside the 75 English titles on this shelf.

Which English Poetry books can I read for free?

10 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free English poetry books, or browse everything free to read.

Are English Poetry books available as e-books?

32 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the English poetry e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.

How much do English Poetry books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 300 to Rs 3,500, averaging about Rs 1,076. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What do readers say about English Poetry books on Daastan?

194 readers have rated books on this shelf, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.

What are some memorable lines from English Poetry books?

“This book humbly echoes your cries—to remind the world that the believers are never defeated, for their final return is to Allah.” — You, the witness - Palestinian poetry book
“Heart clasping, grasping zero gravity—How must one continue anymore?What if I close my eyes and wish for a miracle,Or never see again,But the breat…” — When The Silence Broke - Modern Poetry Book
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How many English Poetry books are on Daastan?

75 published English poetry titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.