A Comparative Analysis of Punjabi Novels: Deva tay Dariya and Doaba

Abstract

 Afzal Ahsan Randhawa's name is eminent in Punjabi Literature and Language. He was a great poet, astute novelist, incredible story writer, and austere translator. His writings set an example for new authors. By profession, he was a lawyer and politician but he chose Punjabi to express his thoughts and stayed an activist for its growth. Deewa Tay Darya is his first novel which tells the story of enmity between two families of Punjab. Due to its unique creativity and narrative, it is an important contribution to Punjabi novel. Do-Aaba is his second creation which depicts the brotherhood and differences among the people of the united Punjab. This paper probes into the similarities and dissimilarities between these two novels specifically focusing on characterization, setting, locale, and diction. This article aims to critically analyze the novels with their different aspects.