ਧੀ ਜੋ ਹੋਈ / Dhee jo Hoee

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ਧੀ ਜੋ ਹੋਈ / Dhee jo Hoee (Because She is a Daughter) Author: Zafar AwanEditor:Gurmeet Singh PalahiPublisher:Punjabi Virsa Trust (Regd.), Phagwara, IndiaPublication Date:2024 Edition Book Details:"Dhee jo Hoee"(Because She is a Daughter) is a powerful collection of Punjabi Ghazals by Zafar Awan. This volume is significant as it is presented in the Gurmukhi script (the script used for Punjabi in India), marking a bridge between the Shahmukhi and Gurmukhi literary traditions. Core Themes:Gender and Patriarchy:The primary focus is on the status of women and daughters in society, capturing their dreams, struggles, and the systemic challenges they face ("ਇੱਕ ਦਾਬੇ' ਵਿੱਚ ਮੁੱਕ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਏ ਧੀ ਜੋ ਹੋਈ").Social Commentary:The poetry continues the author's tradition of sharp social critique against injustice, poverty, and inequality.Literary Collaboration:The publication is a collaboration with the literary community in Punjab, India, and includes the work of Editor Gurmeet Singh Palahi and Lipiantar (Transliteration) by Kamlesh Sandhu.Diaspora Perspective:Written from the author's residence in Copenhagen, Denmark, the collection adds a global perspective to the themes of womanhood and cultural identity. Language: Punjabi (Gurmukhi Script)