Bunyad - A Journal of Urdu Studies, Lahore University of Management Sciences - Lahore

بنیاد (مجّلہ دراساتِ اردو)

Gurmani Centre for Languages and Literature
ISSN (print): 2225-6083
ISSN (online): 2709-9687
Abstract

This paper explores the various dimensions of “bazār,” particularly examining its representation in the works of Mir and Ghalib. It analyzes the diverse roles the term “bazār” plays in classical and modern Urdu poetry across different contexts. The paper discusses how “bazār” functions both as a literal location and as a metaphor, and symbol. Depending on its usage, it can depict a physical marketplace or symbolize contrasts between places, encompassing the intricate subspaces within it, such as shops and their paraphernalia. Moreover, “bazār” intertwines with broader concepts like market economy, social interactions, and political dynamics. Additionally, it explores instances where “bazār” has been employed pejoratively, mocking individuals, objects, and attitudes labeled as “bazār.”

Author(s):

Muhammad Ilyas Kabeer

Assistant Professor

Department of Urdu, Government Wilayat Hussain Islamia College, Multan

Pakistan

Details:

Type: Article
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Language: Urdu
Id: 667c21075134b
Published June 26, 2024
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