Stylistics Analysis of the English Translated Version of Khawaja Ghulam Faris’s Selected Kafi

Abstract

In his poetry, Khawaja Ghulam Farid explores the bond between the seeker and the Beloved. The concept of divine love and possible interpretations of it are his main concerns. When writing on spirituality, he often employs natural analogies and images to help readers better understand abstract ideas. According to the author, love is an energizing force that helps one learn more about the divine and oneself. The above-mentioned poems effectively depict the fundamental essence of the Sufi's spiritual journey for attaining oneness with the Divine via the skilled use of emotional topics like desire, ambition, and relinquishment. This was achieved via the use of several poetic devices. Farid's ability to employ a wide variety of literary devices, including metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech, is evidence of his command of the English language and literature. His poetry makes extensive use of symbolism throughout. The natural environment, especially the arid and desolate topography of the area, serves as a metaphorical picture of the challenging journey toward attaining enlightenment on a spiritual level. The symbolic representation of the need for connection and the exhilaration of divine love may be observed in several natural occurrences, including but not limited to the rose and the nightingale. Moreover, his lyrical contributions enrich the esteemed literary tradition of Sufism.  This research is qualitative and aims to identify the use of stylistic devices in Khawaja Ghulam Farid's poetry and to explore how stylistic devices impact the poetry of Khawaja Ghulam Farid's poetry.