Ellora

Praise for

Ellora

"Steffen Horstmann's Ellora is a breathtaking journey through the delicate architecture of the ghazal. With a master's precision and a philosopher's soul, Horstmann bridges the gap between the ancient and the contemporary, weaving light, memory, and nature into every couplet. These poems do not just speak; they resonate with the echoes of history and the silent beauty of a vanished world. A truly transcendent collection that reaffirms Horstmann's place as a vital voice in modern poetry."

- Amirah Al Wassif, award-winning author of

How to Bury a Curious Girl and The Rules of Blind Obedience

"Steffen Horstmann's Ellora is a veritable dreamscape of ancient echoes that resonate in the eternal soul of the Infinite Universe. The very art form of the ghazal is evocative of a magical spell and cast by Horstmann, a master of poetics, its ghostly voice is hauntingly memorable. In tune with both humanity and nature, the vibrations of each line lift the reader's spirit, elevating it to that rare space of both contemplation and revelation."

- Antonia Alexandra Klimenko, author of

On the Way to Invisible and The Looking Glass

"Ellora is a fascinating journey across eras, weaving together mythology, philosophy, reflections on the natural world, and personal experiences into a rich tapestry of verse. Distinguished by their lyrical quality and marvelous imagery, these ghazals display Steffen Horstmann's command of this ancient form, which has now begun to flourish in English. Like an expanding canvas, Ellora encompasses a vibrant spectrum of colors, cultures, and emotions, inviting readers into a realm of poetic enchantment where the timeless and the contemporary meet with rare beauty."

- Saltanat Qaiser, author of The Floating Lamp