A Study of Nostalgic Themes in Ustad Khalilullah Khalili's Poetry (Persian) (Persian Edition)
Language: Persian
Published by Barmakids Press, 2024
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- Title
- A Study of Nostalgic Themes in Ustad Khalilullah Khalili's Poetry (Persian) (Persian Edition)
- Author
- Malikzad, Abdul Qayum
- Publisher
- Barmakids Press
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- Persian
- ISBN 10
- 1068856238
- ISBN 13
- 9781068856235
Ustad Khalilullah Khalili's name is no stranger to the literary circles of Afghanistan and the region alike. Regarded as the foremost poet in the Khorasani style of Persian poetry in the 20th century, his literary works have left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of the people of Afghanistan.
In this articulate piece of research titled "A Study of Nostalgic Themes in Ustad Khalilullah Khalili's Poetry," the author Abdul Qayum Malikzad meticulously examines the ample references to the underlying currents of various shades of nostalgia that run through the arteries of Ustad Khalili's verses and prose.
The book begins by discussing individual and collective nostalgia. Individual nostalgia is characterized by the transient nature of life, the loss of youth, and the inevitable process of aging, capturing the universal human experience of yearning for days gone by. Conversely, collective nostalgia recounts the shared suffering of Afghans in exile and the lamentation of the loss of communal peace and historical grandeur that once defined the nation's identity. The author goes on to discuss the element of patriotism and Ustad Khalili's unmatched love for his homeland, which is the central pillar of his poetry, with special emphasis and cross-references to Islamic texts and Hadith to explore whether this nature contradicts the teachings of Islam.
In the subsequent chapters, the author delves deeply into other manifestations of nostalgia in Ustad Khalili's poetry, such as references to the duality of the spring season both as a symbol of revival and rebirth and yet an unattainable utopia amidst political and social turmoil. This underscores a shift in the poet's voice from one of celebration to that of lamentation post-political turbulence, highlighting eulogies for fallen heroes in his works of the time.
Overall, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of how Ustad Khalili's poetry encapsulates different shades of nostalgia, from his intimate reflections on personal experiences to the collective sorrow of a nation and the ensuing deep yearning for peace and stability. For those seeking to uncover the intricate nuances in the poetry of one of the most renowned Persian poets of the 20th century, this book is a must-read.
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