Depiction of Progressivism in the Poetry of Rehmat Shah Sail

Abstract

The literature of all Asian languages has been significantly impacted by the progressive movement that began in Europe in the 20th century. This movement has also had an impact on Pashto literature and Pakistani literature as a whole. This literary movement opposed romantic and ideological ideas and put an emphasis on social aspects.

            Pashto poetry warmly welcomed this movement. The majority of poets and writers participated in progressive activities, As a result, primary themes of progressivism like social and political issues, patriotism, love of freedom, class distinction, and humanism included in the Pashto poetry. Rehmat Shah Saail is one of the noticeable abstract figures of Pashto poetry, like other poets of his age he is also impacted by the movement. This article provides an explanation of how his poetry depicts the progressive movement.