
Beeswi sadi aur jadeed Mersia
Beeswi Sadi aur Jadeed Marsiya is a critical and analytical study of the evolution of Marsiya (elegiac poetry) in the twentieth century. The book explores how Marsiya, traditionally centered on Karbala and the tragedy of Imam Hussain (AS), adapted to modern literary trends, changing social realities, and new poetic expressions. It highlights how poets moved beyond classical narrative styles to incorporate symbolism, realism, psychological depth, and contemporary themes while preserving the spiritual and emotional essence of Marsiya. The author discusses major modern Marsiya writers, their stylistic innovations, and the influence of modernism on language, structure, and thought. Overall, the book shows how twentieth-century Marsiya remained a living, evolving genre—rooted in devotion yet responsive to intellectual and cultural change.
Published By:
Dr. Hilal Naqvi
Published Date:
June 15, 2026
Pages:
994
Subjects:
Poetry, 14 Masoomeen (A.S)
Available Format:
(133.18)
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Description
Beeswi Sadi aur Jadeed Marsiya is a critical and analytical study of the evolution of Marsiya (elegiac poetry) in the twentieth century. The book explores how Marsiya, traditionally centered on Karbala and the tragedy of Imam Hussain (AS), adapted to modern literary trends, changing social realities, and new poetic expressions. It highlights how poets moved beyond classical narrative styles to incorporate symbolism, realism, psychological depth, and contemporary themes while preserving the spiritual and emotional essence of Marsiya. The author discusses major modern Marsiya writers, their stylistic innovations, and the influence of modernism on language, structure, and thought. Overall, the book shows how twentieth-century Marsiya remained a living, evolving genre—rooted in devotion yet responsive to intellectual and cultural change.