History of Pakistani Literature by Tariq Rehman (Introduction)

"A History of Pakistani Literature in English, 1947-1988" by Tariq Rahman is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed overview of the development of Pakistani literature in English from 1947 to 1988. The book traces the evolution of Pakistani literature from its early beginnings to its maturity in the 1980s.
The book covers authors who either migrated to Pakistan or whose work is highly relevant to the themes engaging the writers of the new country in the years immediately before and after Partition. It includes a historical account of novels, drama, belles letters, and especially poetry written from the late 1940s until 1988.
The book also contains a bibliography, which is important since some of this material is now untraceable.
While there have been considerable later additions to the genres covered in this history, there is no other comparable historical account of Pakistani literature in English during these first forty years. The book is relevant for courses on post-colonial literature in Pakistan and is being taught at universities in the country. Tariq Rahman, the author, is a distinguished scholar with extensive expertise in the field of literature and language. His work sheds light on the rich literary heritage of Pakistan and the contributions of English-language writers during a crucial period of the nation's history. For those interested in exploring Pakistani literature in English, this book serves as an essential resource, offering insights into the cultural, social, and artistic dimensions of the country's literary landscape.
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