2. The 1950s were a significant decade in the history of Pakistani literature in
English. During this period, the newly formed state of Pakistan was grappling
with issues of identity, language, and cultural expression. Pakistani writers in
English began to emerge and contribute to the country's literary landscape.
Here are some notable authors and works from the 1950s in Pakistani
literature in English:
In the 1950s, Pakistani literature in English was still in its early stages, but
there were a few prominent writers who made significant contributions to the
literary scene. One notable writer from this period is:
3. Sibt-e-Hasan: Sibt-e-Hasan was a pioneering Pakistani writer in English. His
collection of short stories, "The Quilt and Other Stories," is one of the earliest
examples of Pakistani English fiction. These stories often depict the struggles
of ordinary people in post-independence Pakistan.
Books:
The Battle of Ideas in Pakistan by Sibte Hasan
4. M. Ahmed Bashir: Bashir's novel "The Face in the Gutter" was published in
1953. It is a gritty portrayal of the underbelly of Karachi, exploring themes of
poverty, crime, and the human condition in an urban setting.
5. Mirza Ather Baig: While not as widely known during the 1950s, Mirza Ather
Baig is a contemporary Pakistani author who has explored various themes in
his English-language novels. His work reflects the complexities of Pakistani
society, culture, and identity.
6. Shamsur Rahman Faruqi: Although better known for his Urdu poetry and
literary criticism, Shamsur Rahman Faruqi's early writings in English, including
essays and poetry, began to gain recognition in the 1950s.
7. Zulfikar Ghose: Zulfikar Ghose, originally from Pakistan, started his literary
career in English during the 1950s. His novel "The Murder of Aziz Khan" (1967)
explored themes of identity and alienation.
Zulfiqar Ghose , originally Khwaja Zulfiqar Ahmed the Novelist, Poet, Story
Writer, Autobiographer, Journalist, Educationalist, Essayist and Literary Critic
born on 13 March 1935 at Sialkot (a city in East Punjab which later on became
West Pakistan after the partition of Subcontinent in 1947).
His father Khwaja Mohammad Ghose moved his extended Muslim family to the
bustling city of Bombay after World War 2 in 1942 for business opportunities.
Ghose was deeply affected by communal tension and the horrific Partition
riots.
8. in1952 moved to London educated at Sloane School, London, at Keele University he
received his BA in English and Philosophy in London he worked as a cricket and hockey
reporter for The Observer wrote book reviews for the TLS and The Spectator
contributed to the Arts page of The Western Daily Press in Bristol worked as a school teacher
Got married to the Brazilian artist Helena de la Fontaine.
5. Literay Work
The Murder of Aziz Khan (1967)
A New History of Torments (1982)
Crump Term’s (1975)
The Incredible Brazilian: The Native (1972)
The Incredible Brazilian: The Beautiful Empire (1975)
The Incredible Brazilian: A Different World (1978)
The Triple Mirror of Self (1992)
9. Autobiographies
“Redbrick Ritual”
“School Days in Bombay”
Confessions of Native Alien(1965)
Poetic Collection
The Loss of India (1964)
Jets From Orange (1967)
The Violent West (1972)
A Memory of Asia (1984)
Short Stories
Statement against Corpses (1964)
Veronica and the Gongora Passion: Stories, Fictions, Tales, and One Fable (1998)
Critical Volumes
Hamlet, Prufrock, and Language (1978),
The Fiction of Reality (1984)
The Art of Creating Fiction (1991)
Shakespeare's Mortal Knowledge (1993)
10. Taufiq Rafat:
Taufiq Rafat, a Pakistani poet writing in English, gained prominence in the
1950s. His poems often reflect his experiences and observations of life in
Pakistan.
Poems
Arrival of the Monsoon
