KITCHENS By Taufiq Rafat
TAUFIQ RAFAT: Taufiq Rafat (1927-1998) was a pioneer literary figure of Pakistan that had contributed a lot in English literature. He has left his influence on many other famous writers. Taufiq is considered to be a pioneer figure in the field of English poetry that emerges from Pakistan. His poetry reflects emotions and sensibilities of Pakistani society. Moreover he had contributed a lot through his writings representing the true culture and tradition of Pakistani society. KITCHENS BY TAUFIQ RAFAT: "Kitchens" is considered to be a marvelous work that has emerged from the pen of Taufiq Rafat. By a beautiful and artistic depiction of Kitchens, Rafat has bitterly criticized the social life and culture of modern civilization or city life. With the use of poetic brilliance he has explicitly criticized the modernity that has prevailed in Pakistan society. URBAN VS RURAL LIFE: The basic rationale of this work is to lament the hollowness or emptiness of urban life. According t...