"فردوس بریں" جادوئی حقیقت نگاری کے تناظر میں

Abstract

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Abdul Halim Sharar [1860=1926] is recognized as a seminal figure in the genesis of historical novel writing in Urdu language. "Firdous Bareen,"[Exalted Paradise] first published in 1899 is fictional story woven against backdrop of the Assassins. In this novel he adroitly integrated elements of the supernatural into the narrative fabric. This article is an attempt to analyze the novel through Magical Realism. Results of the study suggests that this supernatural infusion, while intriguing, occasionally overshadows the core thematic import of the novel. In "Firdous Bareen" Shrar adept orchestration of narrative elements, effectively transmuting events within his novels into a realm of enchanting verisimilitude. This artistry is notably characterized by its nuanced and judicious perspective.