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Dr. Shahzad A. Rizvi | |
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 Professor Rizvi in his study , January 2013 | |
| Born | Shahzad Ahmed Rizvi February 28, 1937 |
| Occupation | writer |
Shahzad Ahmed Rizvi (born February 28, 1937)[1] is an Indian-born American novelist, poet, and scholar. His novels include historical fiction set in India, contemporary women's fiction, satire, and science fiction.
As poet, Rizvi writes verse in English as well as his native Urdu. Listed among other notable Urdu poets,[2] Rizvi has introduced English language poetry readers to the passionate ghazal form of Urdu poetry. Rizvi's translations of Urdu poet Muslim Saleem's work.[3] both liberates the younger poet's message of tolerance and pays respect to Saleem's tireless chronicling of Urdu literature.[4]
Biography[edit]
Early years[edit]
Shahzad Rizvi was born into a family of poets and writers in Gwalior, India.[1] The eldest son of Nashtar Khairabadi, Shahzad Rizvi grew up in a cultural atmosphere rich with folklore.[5] "The storytelling tradition made a lasting impact on my personality. Ever since childhood I wanted to be a storyteller – more than anything else – so I became a writer".[5]
Education[edit]
Shahzad Rizvi entered college at the age of 16 and completed his first Masters degree in English Literature by the age of 23.[1] He pursued additional graduate work in India and in the United States.
He completed a Ph.D. in International Communications at Wayne State University. His dissertation, An analysis of UNESCO-supported tele-club projects in selected countries,[6] serves as an early scholarly work on the use of television in adult learning.[7]
Dr. Rizvi went on to earn a Master of International Public Policy at the Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). He has also attended summer programs at Harvard, Sorbonne, and Oxford.[8]
As professor and civil servant[edit]
Dr. Rizvi has taught in India and at numerous colleges and universities in the United States. He taught Speech, International Communications, and English Literature.
Dr. Rizvi has served as a White House interpreter, and taught languages to diplomats at the U.S. State Department Foreign Service Institute. Since 2000, Dr. Rizvi has served the federal government in international affairs.
Personal life[edit]
Shahzad Rizvi is a descendant of Fazl-e-Haq Khairabadi, a prominent figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, and Muztar Khairabadi, a renowned Urdu poet. He is married with children.
Bibliography[edit]
The list of works by Shahzad Rizvi includes all novels and poetry collections published by author Shahzad Rizvi. The list is ordered by the year each work was originally published. Under each publication year, the titles are listed in alphabetical order.
The Works of Shahzad Rizvi[edit]
- Title, Publisher, ISBN-13
1988 (reissued 2013)[edit]
- Khyber Pass, Lulu, 9781300692676[9]
2011[edit]
- A Window in the Wall and Other Stories, Lulu, 978-1-300-69579-0[10]
- Behind the Veil, Lulu, 978-1-300-69039-9[11]
- Dinner with the Dead: A Ghost Story, Lulu, 978-1-300-69120-4[12]
- Mayu: The Life of a Finnish Woman, Lulu, 978-1-300-69383-3[13]
- Scattered Petals: Selected Poems 1986-2011, Lulu, 978-1-300-75167-0[14]
- The Boy Who Flew: and other Tales of India for Children, Lulu, 978-1-300-76764-0[15]
- The Last Resident: The Love Story of a British Official and an Indian Princess, Lulu, 978-1-300-69629-2[16]
2012[edit]
- Last Flight From Earth, Lulu, 978-1-300-68946-1[17]
- Murder in the Dorm, Lulu, 978-1-300-68996-6[18]
- Woman with a Curve, Lulu, 978-1-300-69153-2[19]
2013[edit]
- Arsalan: His American Journey, Lulu, 978-1-300-68346-9[20]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Bihar Urdu Youth Forum
- ^ Urdu Poets and Writers of the World
- ^ Translation of the poem "jab ham ne zindagi ki gineen rahaten tamam" of Muslim Saleem by Dr. Shahzad Rizvi
- ^ Dr Shahzad Rizvi translates Muslim Saleem's ghazal
- ^ a b Shahzad Rizvi, Author's Corner
- ^ Rizvi, Shahzad (1971). "An analysis of UNESCO-supported tele-club projects in selected countries". Wayne State University.
- ^ "Process of adult education through tele-clubs". Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC). January 21, 1992.
- ^ Staff (March 24, 2011). "New novel tells Indian love story". Exeter College, Oxford, Alumni News.
- ^ ISBN Search: Khyber Pass
- ^ ISBN Search: A Window in the Wall and Other Stories
- ^ ISBN Search: Behind the Veil
- ^ ISBN Search: Dinner with the Dead
- ^ ISBN Search: Mayu: the Life of a Finnish Woman
- ^ ISBN Search: Scattered Petals
- ^ ISBN Search: The Boy Who Flew and Other Tales of India for Children
- ^ ISBN Search: The Last Resident
- ^ ISBN Search: Last Flight From Earth
- ^ ISBN Search: Murder in the Dorm
- ^ ISBN Search: Woman with a Curve
- ^ ISBN Search: Arsalan: His American Journey
External links[edit]
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