Clash of Creative Process:Fictional Poetics Of Khalid Sohail Malik:Analytical Studies

(In The Perspective of"Moon Soon")

Abstract

The 21st-century human is grappling with a new kind of existential crisis. In this post-modern era, where the idols of old beliefs have shattered, new pillars of meaning have yet to be constructed. In this intellectual vacuum, humans have become estranged from their own existence. The human mind has now transformed into a labyrinth from which the recovery of identity seems impossible. This internal turmoil is no longer merely a problem of psychological complexes but has become an intellectual crisis that has affected all currents of human thought. The anguish of modern man is also prominently reflected in his art.In this context, creative writers like Khalid Sohail Malik have not merely depicted external events but have made this existential anxiety the center of their creations. His stories are, in fact, an artistic expression of modern man's search for meaning. In his works, this internal conflict transforms into an artistic flexibility that not only compels the reader to think but also shows them a path to unravel the mysteries of their own being.His art is essentially an identity map of this era, serving as a means to understand the psychological, social, and existential layers of modern humans. This is why his works are not only read but also pondered upon, as they are documents of our collective unconscious.The twenty-one stories included in Khalid Sohail's fictional collection "Monsoon" hold a unique literary status. Their fundamental merit is that they not only immediately captivate the reader but also begin to narrate their own autobiography, as if these stories are telling the tale of the reader's own experiences and emotions.Overall, Khalid Sohail Malik's stories, through their unique metaphors, introduce us to a new world of action and reaction. It is a world that seems restless to unravel the infinite layers of events. Here, an idea is born from the story; the idea creates meaning, and meaning leads to acceptance. This acceptance gives rise to human dynamism and skepticism, which continuously raises questions. One question gives birth to another, and this sequence constructs a new intellectual world.

References:

1. Amjad, Dr. Rasheed. Flap, Monsoon. Peshawar: G.H. Printers, 2023.
2. Malik, Khalid Sohail. Monsoon. Peshawar: G.H. Printers, 2023, p. 22.
3. Ibid., p. 23.
4. Ibid., p. 30.
5. Ibid., p. 16.
6. Ibid., p. 86.
7. Ibid., p. 110.