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🟧Aijaz Ahmad’s "In the Mirror of Urdu: Recompositions of Nation and Community, 1947-65"🟧   🔴 About the author Aijaz Ahmad (1941–2022) was an Indian-born Marxist philosopher, literary theorist, and political commentator. He was known for his critical analysis of postcolonialism, global capitalism, and South Asian politics. Born in Muzaffarnagar, British India, Ahmad was deeply influenced by the political unrest in Pakistan before moving to the United States. He taught at institutions such as Jawaharlal Nehru University, York University, and later at the University of California, Irvine. (Picture of the Author has been taken from Wikipedia)  Ahmad's work combined Marxist critique with literary theory. His notable books include In Theory: Classes, Nations, Literatures, which critiques postcolonial theory, and Ghazals of Ghalib, showcasing his love for Urdu poetry. He also contributed to journals like Monthly Review and worked as an editorial consultant for ...