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THE BOUNDLESS OCEAN OF ANONYMITY

Abstract

Among modern short story writers, Khalida Hussain holds a distinct identity. She has articulated societal, historical, mythological, and feminist themes through the frameworks of existentialism, abstraction, and symbolism. The shifting political landscape of the 1960s left its mark on literature as well, particularly transforming the short story genre. Instead of straightforward narration, writers began relying on symbolism. This symbolic expression gradually eroded the essence of storytelling, giving rise to abstraction. Khalida Hussain emerged as a short story writer during this era and naturally embodies an existential perspective. She is distinguished among modern-era writers for blending existential concepts with abstract tones in her stories. Khalida Hussain spent much of her life in obscurity. Even today, while she is recognized primarily as an abstract short story writer, she has also ventured into novels, drama, criticism, research, editing, and translation. Her multifaceted contributions underscore her versatility and depth as a literary figure.