From its origins in Arabic, the ghazal migrated to other languages, notably Farsi and Urdu, but many others as well. Now, the ghazal is becoming naturalized as a form in English poetry.
Steffen Horstmann’s ghazals illuminate the form’s potential in English. He has been devoted to the study of the ghazal’s development over the centuries and has stayed current regarding its adoption into English poetry. As a result, his ghazals are well-grounded in the traditions of both English poetry and the ghazal.