Abstract
"Optimism" is one of the different trends prevailing in literature. It is not only a value but also a strength and philosophy of life. It is known as universal literary trend, that encourages people to see positive and brighter aspects of life. This aptitude gives strength to its believers that "nothing is impossible". Optimism has its religious, philosophical and psychological background. This research article gives over view of optimism in different poetic traditions. Optimistic philosophy influenced eastern and western literature and played a significant role in 20th century's literature which led them to freedom movements. Alongwith Urdu, other literatures including English, Arabic, Persian, and Punjabi have sound optimistic background. This paper also deals with the important optimistic poets participating in different literary movements all over the world.

شگفتہ فردوس. (2015) رجائیت: ادب کا آفاقی رجحان, Bazyaft, Vol 26-27, Issue 1.
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