THE SYMBOLIC EXPRESSION OF ARTISTIC IMAGERY IN GUL PACHO ULFAT’S STORIES

Abstract

This article analyzes the work of Gul Pacho Ulfat, a prominent writer of Pashto-language fiction in Afghanistan, with a focus on his short story "Life". Unlike traditional Afghan prose writers, Ulfat is more interested in the depiction of nature and the symbolic processes within it. The priority is not on the events themselves, but on expressing the psychological response to reality. His stories often stand out for their focus on revealing the inner aspects of the human psyche. Additionally, the author enriches the portrayal of the protagonist's psychological processes with vivid scenic imagery. For a broader study, a comparative analysis is conducted with his short story "Wonder".

Keywords

Afghan short fiction, symbol, psychological experience, artistic imagery, idea, comparative analysis.