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Friday, March 18, 2011

Jennie; a Beautiful Urdu Short Story by Shafeeq Ur Rahman

Shafiq-ur-Rehman (Urdu: شفیق الرحمن) (Nov 9,1920 - Mar 19, 2000) was a famous Pakistani humorist and a short-story writer of Urdu language. He is one of the most illustrious writers of South Asia. Like P. G. Wodehouse, he has given enduring pleasure to his readers. He was a medical doctor by profession, and served in Pakistan Army.

Shafiq-ur-Rehman began writing humorous stories during his school days. His stories were published in a literary monthly magazine called Khayyam.

Shafiq-ur-Rehman's work added a new dimension to humor in Urdu literature. He created a world that was very real with all its joys, pains and anguish. It was an affirmation of life and of human values: empathy, compassion and respect. Even the seemingly frivolous and trivial situations had hidden meanings that probed deep into the human psyche. His language was simple, spontaneous and expressive.

Jennie is a beautiful Urdu short story by him. I feel pleaser to share the story with you. I hope you will like it. Here you go!!

















2 comments:

  1. I knew shafiq ur rehman since 1955.He was a col. in the pakistan Army.Awonderfull man.HE was my hero and still is.I had the privilage of being in contact with him till his death.HIS LETTERS TO ME ARE MY TREASURE AND HIS MEETINGS MY MEMORIES.May God bless his soul.Amin.mehr

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  2. i am one of big fan of Mr. Shafiq ur rehman...

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