DHANI RAM CHATRIK (1876-1954), the celebrated Panjabi poet, essayist and short-story writer used the language of everyday life. The occupations and pastimes of the Panjabi villagers serve as the leitmotif of most of his poetry. His choice of words was apt and he had an ear for music, which makes most of his short poems a delight to listen to. He was conscious of his poetic gift and deliberately used it to make his readers aware of their social responsibilities. His prose works extol tolerance, love for truth, and simple living and high thinking.
Chatrik's writings have served as models for others and some of the later Panjabi poets looked upon Chatrik as their mentor.
SURINDER SINGH NARULA (b. 1917), Panjabi novelist, short-story writer and critic, is the recipient of many literary awards. In this monograph, meant for non-Panjabi readers, he traces the outline of the life and work of Dhani Ram Chatrik and evaluates his contribution to Panjabi literature.
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