Tropological Elements in " Da Rangunu Daryab ": An Exploratory Study

Abstract

This research article explores the significant contribution of Dr. Ali Khail Daryab to modern 
Pashto ghazal, focusing on his innovative incorporation of tropological elements. His recently 
published poetry collection, Da Rangunu Daryab (The River of Colors), stands as a testament 
to his mastery of thought and artistic expression. The study meticulously examines the rich use 
of metaphor, symbolism, allegory, and other rhetorical devices that define the modern Pashto 
ghazal's aesthetic landscape within this collection. Through detailed analysis, the article 
highlights how Dr. Daryab's work revitalizes traditional poetic forms while infusing them with 
contemporary themes and stylistic features. The findings aim to provide valuable insights for 
students and researchers in Pashto literature, offering a comprehensive understanding of the 
evolving dynamics of Pashto ghazal under Dr. Daryab’s artistic vision