Jaun Elia: The Aesthetic and Intellectual System of Simile in Poetic Imagery

Abstract

In the poetry of Jaun Elia, the use of simile is not merely for literary beauty, but rather emerges as a means of intellectual and inner expression. His similes deviate from traditional beauty, based comparisons and instead reflect modern, symbolic, and introspective emotions. He conveys deep human feelings such as love, loneliness, defeat, and existential anguish through simple yet startling similes. Each of his similes seems to encompass an entire universe within itself, offering the reader not just aesthetic pleasure, but also intellectual stimulation.

Thus, the use of simile in Jaun Elia’s poetry holds a unique position within both the classical and modern styles of the Urdu ghazal. It not only distinguishes him as an original poet but also as a creator who gives a new dimension to the expressive power of language. This article explores the use of simile in the poetry of Jaun Elia