Imtezaaj, Urdu Research Journal, UOK - Karachi

امتزا ج

Department of Urdu, University of Karachi, Pakistan
ISSN (print): 2518-9719
ISSN (online): 2518-976X
Abstract

Sara Shagufta is a significant name of modern Urdu poetry. Her poetry, despite being full of emotions, also glorifies the soul of feminism. Every emotion and devotion in her poetry can be seen at its extreme. She had penned poetry in Urdu and Punjabi. The genre of Nasri Nazm suits her style and she has made the most of it. Couple of her poetry collections ie. "Ankhen"and "NeendKa Rang" are published. As a result of bitter realities and experiences of life, her poetry overflows with female sentiments. All the calamities she suffered are reflected in her works. Urdu Nazm will never forget the uniqueness of Sara Shagufta ever.

Sara Shagufta is a popular poetess of modern era.She has discussed feminism in her poetry.In this article Mr.Mujahid Hussain examined the delicate feminine sentiments of Sara Shagufta in her poetry.A great poetess having multi-dimensional poetry but revolving around the feminism.She left two memorable books in world of Urduliterature.Her poetry reflect different shades of feminism.Her poetry seems to be getting matured from Aankhen as she passes through the hardship of life from spinster-hood to motherhood and then deceitfulness to divorce.She stands first among the equal due to her unique style of Nasri Nazm and her contribution in literature.

 

Author(s):

Mujahid Hussain

Research Scholar, Department of Gender Studies, Punjab University, Lahore.

Pakistan

Details:

Type: Article
Volume: 14
Issue: 14
Language: Urdu
Id: 605daa9424d9e
Pages 50 - 57
Published December 31, 2020
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