Discover Balwant Singh Chatrath's impactful short stories, tackling social issues & historical reinterpretations. Explore five collections driving change.
Attar Singh is a famous critic. He has so far published three collections of critical essays—Kavya Adhyayan (Study of Poetry), Drishtikon (Viewpoint), and Samadarshan (Perspectives). In his view, it is the first duty of progressive literature to fight against those tendencies that would tie literature to reaction. This can best be done, according to him, by enlightened progressive thinking, if it offers intellectual guidance to social forces and leads them to the ideal stage of social evolution, socialism. He admits that in literature, viewpoint and motive flowing from the uniqueness of the writer\'s experience must be artistically patterned.
Explore the rich history of Kafi, a poetic form used by Guru Nanak and Sufi poets, emphasizing detachment and spiritual liberation in Sikh scripture.
Explore the compelling works of Santokh Singh 'Dheer', a bold Punjabi poet whose literature resonates with truth and passion for social change.
BALBIR SINGH (1894-1974) Dr. Balbir Singh is an eminent thinker and expositor of Sikh literature. He is a man of much learning, both of eastern and western philosophy, besides a teacher of botany. His essays are available in collections like Charan Hari Visthar (Detailed account of Charan Singh) about his father, Dr. Charan Singh whose contribution to Punjabi literature has been noticed.
Explore Kanwal Kesar Singh's impactful short stories addressing societal evils with clarity and realism, advancing Punjabi literature's realistic portrayal.
Discover Singh Harbhajan's profound impact on Punjabi poetry, literature, and his acclaimed translations. Explore his journey as a front-rank poet.
Bhagwan Singh (1850 - 1902) born in the village of Marajh, now in district Bhatinda in 1850,has given the story of Heer a popular rural colour characteristic of the Malwa or the southern region of Punjab. It is written in the classical Kabit form in the Hindu tradition. Sohni Mahival and Mirza Sahiban are two of his other issas besides which he has written many popular stories in verse-form.
Discover the rich history of Punjabi literature with Dr. Surinder Singh Kohli, an acclaimed author and critic known for his works on Sikhism and Sufi tradition.
Explore the critical works of Jagtar Singh, a celebrated Punjabi and Urdu poet known for his experimental and militant style. Discover his legacy now!
