Khoj, Institute of Punjabi and Cultural Studies, PU - Lahore

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Institute of Punjabi & Cultural Studies, Punjab University, Lahore
ISSN (print): 1992-6545
ISSN (online): 1992-6545
Abstract

This article focuses on the comparative study of the four poets of the famous folk tale "Heer". It aims at investigating there common as well as contrasting views. These four great poets are Damoodar , Ahmad , Muqbal and Waris Shah. The article in fact revolves around the comparison of the above mentioned first three poets with Waris Shah. Damoodar, Ahmad, Muqbal and Waris shah had written "Heer" before Waris Shah ventured on this tale. Waris Shah, however emblished this folk tale with a number of ingredients. His grand style, novelty  of plot , choice of words and treatment turned this tale into and amazingly gripping master piece. The researcher has tried to compare the characters of these poets individually with those of Waris Shah. This article allows the readers to know about the characters of "Heer" from psychological, social and economic angle

 

 

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Pakistan

Details:

Type: Article
Volume: 40
Issue: 2
Language: eng
Id: 648806781277b
Pages 53 - 83
Discipline: Z
Published May 29, 2023

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