{"product_id":"warris-shah-makers-of-indian-literature","title":"Warris Shah: Makers of Indian Literature","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"298\"\u003e• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi\u003cbr data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"123\"\u003e• Author: Gurucharan Singh\u003cbr data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"152\"\u003e• Language: English\u003cbr data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e• Edition: 1991\u003cbr data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"192\"\u003e• Pages: 72\u003cbr data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"206\"\u003e• Cover: Paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 13.5 cm (8.4 x 5.4 inches)\u003cbr data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"280\"\u003e• Weight: 115 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eThis insightful monograph by Gurucharan Singh explores the life and literary contribution of Waris Shah, the greatest among the Kissa writers of Punjab. Known for his immortal work \u003cem data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eKissa Heer\u003c\/em\u003e, Waris Shah captured the essence of Punjabi folklore and culture in a way that has continued to captivate generations of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eKissa Heer\u003c\/em\u003e, a poetic saga of two ill-fated lovers, stands out for its emotional depth, richness of expression, and wide thematic range. Comprising hundreds of stanzas, the work is deeply rooted in the folk traditions of Punjab. Its strength lies in its use of everyday language, idioms, proverbs, and village expressions, which Waris Shah skillfully transforms into powerful and lyrical poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eThis book presents a comprehensive study of Waris Shah’s life, the historical and cultural background of his time, and the literary tradition of Kissa writing in Punjab. It also offers a critical appraisal of his masterpiece and highlights his unique ability to reflect the Punjabi way of life through storytelling. The work is especially valuable for readers who are not familiar with Punjabi but wish to understand its rich literary heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eWritten in a clear and engaging style, this book is an excellent resource for students, scholars, and literature enthusiasts interested in Indian regional literature, folklore, and poetic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sahitya Akademi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51217779556656,"sku":"DRG.SahityaAkademi_1034","price":15.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/image_1_0ba080a7-ac7b-43cd-9caf-81c3c836120c.jpg?v=1774421873","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/warris-shah-makers-of-indian-literature","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}