اردو ناول کے معروف ناسٹلجیائی کردار

Abstract

Nostaljia is a psychological term. In the past it was considered as an illness, but in the present era past it is considered as a metaphor for pleasant moments along with the unpleasant memories. Nostalgia may or may not also be known as home sickness. Urdu novel is such a great asset of Urdu literature where psychological consciousness can be seen. Nostaljia is mentioned in one way or another in every genre of literature (prose or poetry), because a man cannot live if he cuts himself off from past. Among the representative novels that deal with Nostalgia are “Khadija Mastoor”,  “Angan”, “Intezar Hussain”,  “Basti”, “Qura  tul Ain Haider”,  “Aag ka Darya”, “Bano Qudsia”,  “Raja Gidh”, “Abdullah Hussain” and “Odas Naslen.”.