اُردو ناول میں قدرتی آفات کی پیشکش

Presentation of Natural Disasters in Urdu Novel

Abstract

Natural disasters are an inevitable part of human life. The tradition of making natural disasters a subject in literature has always existed. There are several types of natural disasters in terms of their nature, impact, and functioning, with earthquakes and epidemics being some prominent ones. In the novels of the 21^st century, natural disasters and the affected environment have emerged as an important theme. “Waba” (Hasan Manzar), “Shahar Khali Kocha Khali” (Mustanssar Hussain Tarar), “Bar Khuda” (Muhammad Aminuddin), and “Mitti Aadam Khati Hai” (Muhammad Hamid Shahid) are representative novels in which natural disasters, their implications, effects on human life, and related scenes are presented with great detail, artistry, and depth. In the following article, an attempt has been made to study the presentation and effects of natural disasters in the context of these novels.

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