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ESCAPISM IN THE POETRY OF JOHN KEATS AND AKHTAR SHERANI A COMPARATIVE STUDY

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).47      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).47      Published : Jun 2

Escapism in the Poetry of John Keats and Akhtar Sherani: A Comparative Study

Abstract

    This paper depicts escapism as a romantic element in the poetry of a British English poet John Keats and a Pakistani Urdu poet Akhtar Sherani. Although they belong to different ages, the early 19th century and 20th century respectively, still have many commonalities. This work discusses their selected poems and compares them to find out their similar romantic traits. The selected poetry of Akhtar Sherani is translated into English by the author of this work to prove that both poets have a lively style of expressing their feelings and emotions. This study qualifies the readers to think outside the box and conventional values. It helps to broaden their perceptive horizons and mental realm. This work is also beneficial for those who are critics and analysts of romanticism and have an interest in John Keats and Akhtar Sherani.

    John Keats, Akhtar Sherani, Romanticism, Poetry, and Comparison

    (1) Waqas Ahmad
    Visiting Lecturer, Department of English, University of Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Ayaz Ahmad Aryan
    Lecturer, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Sana Riaz
    Demonstrator, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Ahmad, Waqas, Ayaz Ahmad Aryan, and Sana Riaz. 2022. "Escapism in the Poetry of John Keats and Akhtar Sherani: A Comparative Study." Global Social Sciences Review, VII (II): 494-501 doi: 10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).47

HARVARD

    HARVARD : AHMAD, W., ARYAN, A. A. & RIAZ, S. 2022. Escapism in the Poetry of John Keats and Akhtar Sherani: A Comparative Study. Global Social Sciences Review, VII, 494-501.

MHRA

    MHRA : Ahmad, Waqas, Ayaz Ahmad Aryan, and Sana Riaz. 2022. "Escapism in the Poetry of John Keats and Akhtar Sherani: A Comparative Study." Global Social Sciences Review, VII: 494-501

MLA

    MLA : Ahmad, Waqas, Ayaz Ahmad Aryan, and Sana Riaz. "Escapism in the Poetry of John Keats and Akhtar Sherani: A Comparative Study." Global Social Sciences Review, VII.II (2022): 494-501 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Ahmad, Waqas, Aryan, Ayaz Ahmad, and Riaz, Sana (2022), "Escapism in the Poetry of John Keats and Akhtar Sherani: A Comparative Study", Global Social Sciences Review, VII (II), 494-501

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Ahmad, Waqas, Ayaz Ahmad Aryan, and Sana Riaz. "Escapism in the Poetry of John Keats and Akhtar Sherani: A Comparative Study." Global Social Sciences Review VII, no. II (2022): 494-501. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).47