Literature Library author

Parveen Shakir

A concise guide to Parveen Shakir's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

IB PRL recommended author
Languages
Urdu
Regions / countries
Pakistan
Forms
Poetry
Indexed works
2

Author overview

Parveen Shakir (1952–1994) was a poet whose body of work spans poetry. This writing is in Urdu and associated with Pakistan. Major works and useful reading starting points include Gosha e chasham and Sadbarg. Key themes include women's desire and autonomy, love, separation, and vulnerability, and gendered expectations and urban life.

Reading pathway

Begin with Gosha e chasham, then move to Sadbarg.

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