عذرا اصغر کا تخلیقی اظہار: افسانوں میں سماجی حقیقت نگاری کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ

Azra Asghar's Creative Expression: An Analytical Study of Social Realism in Her Short Stories

Abstract

Azra Asghar is a distinguished contemporary Urdu fiction writer known for her profound portrayal of societal realities through her short stories. Her narratives skillfully address themes such as social injustice, gender inequality, class disparity, and the psychological dimensions of human relationships. This study offers a critical analysis of the elements of social realism in Azra Asghar’s short stories, focusing on how her creative expression mirrors the socio-cultural challenges of the modern era. Using thematic and stylistic analysis, the research explores the ways in which her storytelling brings to light the voices of marginalized individuals and exposes the structural inequalities embedded in society. Her characters often grapple with inner conflicts shaped by external pressures, reflecting a deep awareness of the complex interplay between the individual and the collective social environment. The study further examines how Azra Asghar’s fiction transcends conventional storytelling by blending realism with emotional depth, making her work not only artistically significant but also socially relevant. Through this exploration, the research affirms her contribution to contemporary Urdu literature as a writer whose work serves as both a mirror and a critique of evolving social values. Her short stories emerge as powerful narratives that engage with pressing social issues, making her voice an important one in the discourse on social realism in Urdu fiction.