Semantic Sysytem of Faiz' Imprisoned Poetry

Abstract

Poetry of Faiz Ahmad Faiz has all the qualities of great and sublime poetry. The poetry he created during his imprisonment was an impressive synthesis of effects of classical and contemporary poetry. The poetry produced in prison evolved in such a way that 'Nazm' and 'Ghazal' came closer to each other. Like love, prison proved to be a kind of grand experience for Faiz which provoked new thoughts. The poetry produced during days of his imprisonment forms almost two third part of his whole work. He used poetic diction, similes, metaphors and other poetic elements with addition of new meanings to them. His work depicts the troubles of imprisonment and it expressed the strong spirit of patriotism too. In his poetry the subjects related to social and political life are reflected through portrayal of human feelings and passions. Description of love and other incidents of life are also part and parcel of his poetry.