REPRESENTATION OF MYSTICISM IN FIRDOUS’ POETRY THROUGH THE LENS OF GLOBALIZATION

Abstract

Literature has always explored the significant impact of mysticism in various societies and civilizations. Similarly, English poetry as the most profound literary medium has well spread and extended mysticism all across the world. This paper investigates the impact of mysticism and divinity in the selected poems namely “Shah Shamas Tabraiz” and “Light”. This study is beneficial to get a thorough understanding of the structure and stylistics of the selected poems. Multiple stylistic devices are brought in to light as a result of the discussion that focuses on the deep philosophy of the poets in general especially in a way to capture their identity. This study is significant as it describes and analyzes the concept of mysticism and divine love in Pakistani English literature particularly, and the selected poetry specifically. However, this study restricts the discussion about Sonia Firdous being a mystic poet on the basis of the selected poems. It attempts to analyze the poems thoroughly while employing Reader Response Theory. It further highlights the existence of mystical experiences as represented in the form of symbols of absolute truth, death, and spiritual journey. Thus, the study concludes on the note that both the poems exhibit mystical and divine themes, and familiarizes the reader/s with well- known mystic poets like, Baba Bulleh Shah, Maulana Rumi, Rahman Baba and Baba Fareed and few others. This study will benefit the readers and contribute in their knowledge of Pakistani English poetry and its connection with the theme of mysticism.