LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 21:5 May 2021
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Afghan Society and Literature

Fahim Bahir

Abstract

There are different ideas about the identity of literature in some societies. Based on their ideas, they define or interpret literature. Similarly, in the Afghan society, literature is interpreted in several new meanings, instead of its original meaning. Accordingly, their notion often provokes reactions to literature, which both suppress literature in society as well as poets and writers. These perceptions of literature are prevalent in a variety of societies. Based on that, literature is sometimes defined in terms of its thematic aspect, which is detrimental to its nature, and sometimes it is combined with other parts in which the original form of literature is lost. Therefore, the creation of original literature in such societies is also difficult. In such societies there is often a reaction to contemporary phenomena, which changes over time. But with the advent of new phenomena in the internal flow, there are also many problems.

In Afghan society, the creators of the original literature are often seen as a means of disseminating the cultures of other societies, and in return for their efforts, they are often called traitors or committed to other societies. Accordingly, the creator of the creative work can no longer freely present their artistic writing to their community.

Keywords: Afghan Society, Literature, Ethics, Eloquence and Rhetoric, Use of Hard Words, Imagination and Waste of Time, Singers, Threats, Social Personality.

Introduction

Literature is speech or writing which has artistic value. Characterization of artistic value is important in literature because any artistic writing affects the reader or listener. In artistic writing, a theme is presented in such a way as to affect the feelings and emotions of the audience as well as to gain their own peace of mind and enjoyment as well as the author's message.

In Afghan society, when it comes to the subject of beauty and taste in the audience, the general public does not like such writing and speeches based on traditional culture. In their view, such writing and topics undermine human moral standards. Too often they prefer dry message over literary work.

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Fahim Bahir
Professor of Pashto Department
Al-Beroni University, Kapisa, Afghanistan
miwand.safi@gmail.com
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