"كتاب نامہ" كا فكرى وفنى مطالعہ

The intellectual and artistic study of "Kitab Nama"

الملخص

In the 1980s, among those who excelled in the arenas of poetry, criticism, and research, one prominent name was that of Dr. Arshad Mahmood Nashad. His book, “Kitab Naama,” is a poetic creation that reflects the importance and multiple qualities of a book in an impressive and attractive style, reviving the tradition of love for books on the pattern of masnavi. In the article under review, we have tried to explore the range of his poetic plus points collected in the form of “Kitab Naama”..

Although “kitab Naama” is a short book yet the poet has skillfully rendered the story of the rise and the fall of the book. Alongside the aesthetic mention of book lovers from northern and southern hemispheres, there is a description of those cities as well that are renowned all over the world for their libraries. Moreover, different processes and stages of printing, decorating and publishing of books have also been brought forth. The greatest merit of the book is continuity and beauty of expression. The story of the book is told through a first-person narrative, which is evidence of the poet’s skill and craft. In this article, alongside highlighting the thematic angles of “kitab Naama” different aspects of the poet’s artistic skill is also brought forth.