Literature with Kashif Raza
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Introduction Gangrene by Taufiq Rafat is a symbolic poem. Taufiq Rafat, as critics frequently assert, was a poet who captured life in Pakistan in the most realistic manner and detail. Particularly, life in rural Punjab of Pakistan finds its apt depiction in Rafat’s poetry. Gangrene by Taufiq Rafat presents another aspect of this life. A … Read more
Introduction Kitchens by Taufiq Rafat is a poem based on a comparison. In every household, the kitchen is an integral part that we need to meet our culinary needs. However, with the passage of time and changes in lifestyle, kitchens, and activities in kitchens have changed. Rafat, in this poem, highlights the difference. He draws … Read more
Introduction As a poetic form, the sonnet has enjoyed popularity for centuries. Poets have composed poems in this form on a variety of subjects. It is a fine means to write about love and intense emotions. It is a pleasing medium for the expression of ideas, feelings, and emotions. This article is an attempt to … Read more
What is a Monologue? A monologue is one of the most famous forms of speech employed to expose a character’s thoughts in a work of literature. In this form of speech, a character speaks aloud either to himself or to the audience or to another character. The other character does not talk but responds through … Read more
Introduction Wedding in the Flood by Taufiq Rafat is a poem based on a cultural aspect of Pakistani rural life. Rafat receives high acclaim for depicting indigenous life and characters in his poetry. The poem is a depiction of a marriage ceremony that takes place on a rainy day. Rafat describes not only the scene … Read more
Introduction Disturbed Nights by Zulfikar Ghose is a typical postmodern poem. The poem deals with the contemporary lifestyle. It is about unavoidable circumstances that may cause an unwanted disturbance at any moment in life. Ghose presents how his nights are disturbed twice by the siren of an ambulance. He also presents his thoughts as he … Read more
Introduction Doctor William James who was an American philosopher and psychologist introduced the term stream of consciousness. In 1890, he published his book The Principles of Psychology. In this book, he shared his views about four aspects of human psychology – emotion, habit, will, and stream of consciousness. The last of the four got the … Read more
Who is a Poet Laureate? The Poet Laureate is one officially appointed by the government or the competent authority under the government. The position is granted to the poets for their remarkable poetic qualities. The idea is to use their poetic merit for the promotion of administrative achievements and the glorification of nationalism. The role … Read more
Introduction Hawk’s Monologue by Ted Hughes is a poem on a very compelling idea. Another title of this poem is Hawk’s Roosting. The poem tells us that power needs no justification for its enforcement. The people with power and authority take it as their prerogative to exploit the weak. The hawk is a symbol in … Read more
The Meaning of Absurd The word, absurd, is an adjective that qualifies something wild, ludicrous, unreasonable, inappropriate, or illogical. Origin of the Term Absurd Albert Camus, a French philosopher, writer, and playwright, introduced the term absurd in his essay, The Myth of Sisyphus (1942). Camus proposed, “The absurd is the essential concept and the first … Read more