Poetry and Biography: A Fundamental Fallacy in Urdu Criticism
The idea that true poetry is the poet's autobiography has been prevalent in Urdu criticism. This article examines the flaws of this theory and its negative impact on the classical ghazal.
Classical Ghazal: Not an Autobiography, but a World of Thematic Invention
In the ghazal, the specific themes of poets (such as Ghalib's jealousy or Mir's self-respect) are not their personal traits but rather a part of artistic thematic invention.
Faiz Ahmad Faiz and the Renewal of Classical Symbols: A Critical Fallacy
According to Shamsur Rahman Faruqi, Faiz's greatness does not merely lie in giving new political meanings to classical words; in fact, this claim limits the understanding of his poetry.
