A.R. Khatoon
Amtur Rehman Khatoon[1] (better known as A.R. Khatoon, 1900 - February 26, 1965)[2] was a prominent Pakistani author known for her popular fiction novels. She became popular with her debut novel Shama, published in 1941, followed by Afshan, Aaghai and Fakeha.
Early life
A.R. Khatoon was born in Dillī in 1900.[2] She completed her early education at home, and the passion for reading and writing led her to publish essays in "Ismat" magazine, which encouraged her to write novels.[2]
Style and writing
A.R. Khatoon's works were widely read in middle-class homes, especially among housewives.[3]
According to Kishwar Naheed, A.R. Khatoon's works remain widely popular among readers, who tend to favor her writings over literature that addresses real-life issues.[4]
Adaptions of work
| Year | Title | Original work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Shama | Shama | [5] |
Bibliography
- Shama
- Afshan
- Aaghai
- Fakeha
References
- ^ Ziauddin Sardar; Robin Yassin-Kassab, eds. (1 November 2012). Critical Muslim 4: Pakistan?. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-1-84904-223-9.
- ^ a b c "شمع اور افشاں جیسے مقبول معاشرتی ناولوں کی خالق اے آر خاتون کا تذکرہ". ARY News. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022.
- ^ Vaqar Ahmed (15 August 2015). "Stories from an attic: A childhood spent in the libraries of Quetta". Dawn.
- ^ Myra Imran (December 17, 2016). "Journey of literature in Pakistan, a bumpy road, says Kishwar Naheed". The News International. Islamabad. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017.
- ^ Omair Alavi (6 June 2021). "The importance of adapting the written word". The News International. Archived from the original on 6 June 2021.