Nadeem; A Rational Progressive Fiction Writer

Abstract

Ahmad Nadim Qasmi, one of the most popular literary figures of Urdu literature, stands apart amongst his progressive writers for the fact that instead of falling prey to shallow revolutionary aggression, he came up with a mature and composed approach. The canvas of his short stories is very wide, ranging from the exploited farmers to the cruel feudal lords, from pastoral women to urban societies, from oriental norms to changing scenarios, from suppressed corners to oppressive forces, he covers all the segments of our society, behaviors and approaches. However, while throwing light on all these aspects he never gets carried away with emotions. He presents the reality and considering the advocacy approach contrary to the literariness, never tries to bring the reader round to his view point. He paints the pictures and leaves on the readers to draw their own conclusions. This moderate, realistic and objective approach makes him the real representative of the progressive thought.