This book contains the biographical details and the literary works of five literary and social stalwarts of Eastern Punjab during the later five decades of twentieth century. They have been termed as "Five Gems of Punjabi literature". They have enriched Punjabi literature and Punjab's social life through their superb literary compositions as well as ideal personal lives. The articles contributed by the three eminent Punjabi writers are well-documented, scholarly and written in a very appealing Punjabi prose. Each personage has been portrayed as a role model for literary aspirants and ambitious academicians. Each article is a specimen of excellent command over the language, balanced evaluation of facts and communication of appropriate message[edit]