Imtezaaj, Urdu Research Journal, UOK - Karachi

امتزا ج

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

Pakistani Urdu Novel has a vast range of subject matter and themes. Partition of sub-continent has given many issues tofoster ideas but 21st century has produced immense diaspora of modern tendencies for writers of Urdu Novels.9/11 was a major tragedy in the starting of this century and contrary to this Pakistan has faced several issues after becoming a front-line partner in war against terrorism. Identity crisis was also a major theme of this century. Political and social conditions have been on turmoil since the very inception of this century so our modern writers of Urdu Novels have changed their vary topics in which the internal struggle of the central character is an important one. This article discusses selected Urdu Novels in which through the lens of central character internal struggle has been penned down. These novels also portray social and political arena of Pakistan.Modern sensuousness is also a major theme which make them an alternative piece of history. The aim of this study is to critically analyze important characters in Pakistani Urdu Novels and with the help of them one may try to understand the tragedy of modern men.

Author(s):

Muneebul Hasan

Lecturer Urdu

Gulistan-e-Jauhar Degree College, Karachi

Pakistan

Details:

Type: Article
Volume: 24
Issue: 24
Language: Urdu
Id: 6952277575063
Discipline: Language and Literature
Published December 31, 2025
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