سرائیکی ناولیں وچ مقامیت

Abstract

The fine arts and literature share a profound connection with human temperament and the surrounding environment. It is for this reason that literature has absorbed within itself the impacts of contemporary issues and social circumstances. Among the prose genres of literature, the novel is one such form whose themes encompass not only contemporary issues and social realities but also a deep affection for the homeland or, in other words, elements of locality which can be distinctly observed. The Saraiki region stands out due to its unique geographical features, which include the Cholistan desert, the intermediate (hilly) areas, the plains, and the riverine landscapes. In most Saraiki novels, all these elements of locality have been depicted with remarkable beauty. The present research paper seeks to explore and analyze the elements of locality found in Saraiki novels.