Punjab Culture, Institute of Punjabi and Cultural Studies, PU - Lahore

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Institute of Punjabi & Cultural Studies, Punjab University, Lahore
ISSN (print): 2789-4444
ISSN (online): 2789-4452
Abstract

Poetic Metaphor is an important part of modern poetry; it changed the whole paradigm of modern poetry. In modern Punjabi criticism few writers give attention to these powerful phenomena of words and sentiments. Although every trend setter poet of Punjabi; created many poetic metaphors in his time. This classic tradition of metaphors influenced modern Punjabi poetic diction but it doesn’t mean that modern poets didn’t any innovative experiments in this regard. Professor Dr. Naveed Shahzad is a prominent name in modern Punjabi poetry; no doubt he is a trend setter poet of this era. In this article firstly I presented a comprehensive definition of poetic metaphor. Secondly I introduced some unique and finest metaphors of Dr Naveed Shahzad with the help of his all Punjabi poetic books. Thirdly I analyzed some typical metaphors, created by Dr Naveed Shahzad in literary and social context of his age.

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Type: Article
Volume: 5
Issue: 2
Language: Urdu
Id: 6a57386d81429
Pages 9 - 32
Discipline: Y
Published February 19, 2026

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