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Imprisonment as the Gateway to Wonder in the Poetry of Faiz Ahmed Faiz.

Authors :
Zaidi, Ali Shehzad
Source :
Socialism & Democracy. Jul2019, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p142-150. 9p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article examines the poetry of poet and journalist Faiz Ahmed Faiz (1911-1984) to discuss exile and imprisonment as a gateway to nature. Also cited are a brief history of Pakistan's government including the creation of military regimes due to U.S. influence, Faiz's campaign promoting democracy and civil liberties, as well as some Faiz's poems as a prisoner like "Captivity."

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08854300
Volume :
33
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Socialism & Democracy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
139683254
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/08854300.2019.1647701