aaj ik aur baras biit gayā us ke baġhair
jis ke hote hue hote the zamāne mere
the book "naye naqad ke naam khatoot" (letters to new critics) by nasir abbas nayyar is a collection of letters addressing the state and role of literary criticism in urdu literature. prompted by a perceived decline and trivialization of criticism, particularly during the covid-19 pandemic, the author elucidates its fundamental importance. the work advocates for criticism as a vital component of intellectual discourse, essential for societal progress, and clarifies its function in understanding and appreciating literary creation without diminishing its sanctity. it encourages active engagement and nuanced understanding over dismissive attitudes.
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