اک معدوم کہانی میں معدومیت کا مطالعہ
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63878/qrjs71Keywords:
Seemin Kiran, Urdu novel, Feminine consciousness, Symbolism, Social oppression, Existential themes, Women's freedom, Psychological depth, Disappearing civilizations, Cultural decline.Abstract
Seemin Kiran is a renowned Urdu short story writer and novelist, who has achieved a prominent place in Urdu literature due to her unique style and deep intellectual themes. Her writings reflect feminine consciousness, emotional psychology, social issues and existential questions. Her novels present women's issues, their self-esteem, freedom and protest against social oppression with great sensitivity. Her style is symbolic and metaphorical. She has the talent to convey profound things in simple language. She has written on topics like love, loneliness, time, destiny, social constraints, spiritual evolution, and disappearing civilizations, cultures, traditions, moral values, customs, and traditions. This article is about some favorite aspects, wonderful style and elements of the aspects of extinction in Simin Karan's novel.
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