Thematic Diversity In Majeed Amjad's Poetry

مجید امجد کی شاعری میں موضوعاتی تنوع

Abstract

Majeed Amjad (1914-1974) from Jhang was a leading Urdu poet. He gave Urdu poetry a styleof
modern themes and played an important role in bringing it closer to world literature withhissimple but profound imagination. Among the first generation of poets who made their impact onUrdu poetry after the establishment of Pakistan, Majeed Amjad's name comes first. Especiallyinthe tradition of Urdu poetry, he added some colors that belong only to him. MajeedAmjad'sghazals also have their own special mood, but he was basically a poet of poetry. He startedhisliterary life as the editor of Jhang's newspaper "Urooj" and had to wash his hands of theeditorship for raising his voice against British imperialism. Later, he was appointed as anofficerof the Food Department and worked there until his death. His first collection of poems "Shab-e-Rafta" was published in 1958. His second collection of poetry, "Shab Rafta Ke Baad", waspublished after his death in 1976, and his complete poetry was published in "Kaliyat-e-MajeedAmjad" in 1989. He made the common themes of daily life the focus of his poetry, but withamodern style of expression. By writing on titles like "Hari Bhari Faslo", "Bus StandPar", "Harappe Ka Ek Katba", "Accident" and "Kahani Ek Malik Ki", he brought Urdu poetry inlinewith modern trends.

Key Words: Majeed Amjad, Jhang, leading Urdu poet, "Urooj", "Shab-e-Rafta", ShabRaftaKeBaad", "Kaliyat-e-Majeed Amjad", Hari Bhari Faslo", "Bus Stand Par", "Harappe Ka EkKatba", "Accident" and "Kahani Ek Malik Ki"