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The non-fictional literature written in Urdu is an extraordinary masterpiece in itself. Whether it is criticism or articles written on literature, art, culture, civilization and history, these writings have afforded a new dimension to the literary, social, and cultural discourse of the subcontinent. Presenting, a comprehensive selection of all such writings to give you more food for thought than ever.

1958

Noted story writer, known for his stories on sensitive social issues.

1906 -1978

Poet, editor, and film lyricist.

1904 -1988

Prominent progressive critic and a story writer of romantic nature.

1821 -1880

Mathematician, teacher of science in Delhi College, and journalist.

1872 -1961

Researcher and editor, eminent linguist, widely known as the 'Baba-e-Urdu'

1912 -1949

One of the founding fathers of modern Urdu nazm, known for his mystical association with Indian metaphysical tradition, died young.

1914 -1999

A noted story writer and playwright from Pakistan; also a recipient of important awards of Pakistan.

1895 -1941

One of the noted satirists and humorists in Urdu, known for his broader vision of life; brother of major writer Asmat Chughtai.

1884 -1947

A humorist, sketch writer, and a true reflector of Dehlavi language and culture

1949

Prominent story writer and critic of Pakistan; known for his criticism of fiction.

1913 -1978

An English teacher, noted critic, and fiction writer; known for his critical book "Urdu Novel Ki Tanqeedi Tareekh" and novel "Sham-e-Awadh".

1957

A renowned Pakistani Urdu short story writer, novelist, and critic.

1926 -2010

A progressive critic, playwright, and patron of the renowned progressive journal 'Asri Adab'

1830 -1910

The most prominent stylist of Urdu prose and author of "Aab-e-Hayaat." Himself a poet, he was a major force behind the movement for the new Nazm in Urdu.

1902 -1985

Prominent historian, scholar, and educationist; formerly Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

Noted Pakistani fiction writer, poet, and journalist; also the editor of the literary journal "Mukalema.".

1936 -2020

Mujtaba Husain was a prolific and critically acclaimed humourist in the field of Urdu literature. He was honored with the award of the much-coveted Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contributions to Urdu literature.

1924 -1973

One of the most prominent female critics and story writers, known for her book "Manto Noori Na Naari.".

1962 -2021

Postmodernist fiction writer, author of stories on sensitive social and political issues.

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