Contemporary Afghan Women Poets: A Feminist and Analytical Study
Abstract
Afghanistan is historically known for its eminent Persian poets. While the oldest known Persian poetess belonged to this land, it did not provide a very conducive environment for poetry by women. It was only after the Taliban regime (1995-2001) that women poets found their way in Afghanistan’s literary circles. This study from a feminist and analytical perspective explores different dimensions of the works of these poetesses produced in last two decades. It depicts and analyzes prominent symbols and themes in their poetry along with the historical and social context in which that poetry is written. Also, a thematic and symbolic resemblance in the poetry of contemporary Afghan & Pakistani poetesses has been examined, which refers to and portrays the existence of shared cultural & social heritage of the two geographically adjacent and culturally inextricable lands. Since the Persian and Urdu literary circles are more or less unfamiliar with contemporary Afghan poetry in general and Afghan women poets in particular, this study intends to bridge this gap and brings their work to board.
Fatima Fayyaz. (2019) معاصر افغان شاعرات: تانیثی و تجزیاتی مطالعہ, Bunyad, Vol 10, Volume 10.
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