اردو ادب میں جدید تنقیدی رویوں کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ

An Analytical Study of Modern Critical Approaches in Urdu Literature

Abstract

This paper explores the evolution and diversity of modern critical approaches in Urdu literature, focusing on the intellectual transformation that took place during the twentieth century and beyond. It analyzes the influence of Western literary theories—such as structuralism, post-structuralism, feminism, and postmodernism—on Urdu criticism. The study highlights how these theories shaped the understanding of text, language, and meaning in Urdu literary thought. Furthermore, the article examines the contributions of leading Urdu critics who bridged the gap between traditional aesthetics and contemporary analytical discourse. By contextualizing these developments, the research emphasizes the ongoing dialogue between cultural heritage and modern intellectual inquiry in Urdu criticism.