Rattle #84, Summer 2024: The Ghazal

The Summer 2024 issue of Rattle features a Tribute to the Ghazal. The ghazal is one of the oldest and most popular poetic forms, but is often misunderstood in the English tradition. We explore the form in-depth, with 21 examples of the form and a conversation with ghazal author and translator Maaz Bin Bilal. Meanwhile, the open section is as open as ever, featuring sonnets, haibun, and free verse with heart, plus a trio of poems by reader-favorite Bob Hicok.