About Majnun Gorakhpuri
Lived 1904 – 1988 (aged 84). Majnun Gorakhpuri was an Indian and Pakistani literary critic, professor, short story writer, translator, writer and literary criticism, known for Progressive Writers' Movement.
Academic career Majnun Gorakhpuri taught at different colleges and universities throughout his life including Aligarh Muslim University, Gorakhpur University and the University of Karachi. He taught in the Department of Urdu at Aligarh Muslim University. He migrated to Pakistan in 1967 and went on to live in Karachi and taught at Karachi University till his last years of life. Shamshoun Mubariz (Samson Agonistes by John Milton)
He also edited 'Aivan' literary journal/magazine from Gorakhpur 1931-35.
Awards and recognition He was a winner of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) in Pakistan which he accepted reluctantly from President General Zia Ul-Haq.
Suggested readings
Majnoon Gorakhpuri-Life and Art by Abdul Sattar Niazi
Armughan-E-Majnoon Vol I (Majnoon Academy Karachi)
Armughan-E-Majnoon Vol II (Majnoon Academy Karachi)
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Who was Majnun Gorakhpuri?
Urdu writer (1904-1988)
When was Majnun Gorakhpuri born?
Majnun Gorakhpuri was born on 10 May 1904 in Gorakhpur.
When did Majnun Gorakhpuri die?
Majnun Gorakhpuri died on 4 June 1988 in Karachi.
What was Majnun Gorakhpuri's occupation?
Majnun Gorakhpuri was a literary critic, professor, short story writer, translator, writer and literary criticism.
What was Majnun Gorakhpuri known for?
Majnun Gorakhpuri was known for Progressive Writers' Movement.
What nationality was Majnun Gorakhpuri?
Majnun Gorakhpuri was Indian and Pakistani.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Majnun Gorakhpuri
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