Rehman Baba: The Poet of Allegories

Abstract

This study examines the use of allegory in the poetry of Rahman Baba, a renowned Pashto classical poet. The research aims to demonstrate how Rahman Baba effectively employs allegory in his work. The findings of this study reveal that Rahman Baba's mastery of allegory is a hallmark of his poetic style. The study concludes that a detailed analysis of Rahman Baba's poetry, as well as that of other Pashto classical poets, is necessary to further identify and understand the allegorical elements in their work. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of Pashto classical poetry and its literary devices.