I still feel disconnected from most of the Ghalib, Mir, and Faiz ghazals, but I really like some of Adrienne Rich's works. I've found that alternating my readings between the two different styles has greatly contributed to my understanding of the form, and it has helped me notice the subtle differences in style and thought contributed in each. I feel like Rich's work is complimentary to the ghazal in that it keeps the form alive and changing. She is spreading the form to people who may not ever come across a ghazal, and for those who are studying it (like us), she helps to bridge the gap.
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