Abstract
TRACES OF TRADITION IN SOVIET-ERA AZERBAIJANI POETRY: THE THEME OF YUSUF AND ZULEIKHA IN ALİAĞA VAHİD’S GHAZALS
This article explores the life, literary identity, and poetic expression of the renowned Azerbaijani classical poet Aliagha Vahid, with a specific focus on the theme of “Yusuf and Zuleikha” in his ghazals. This study has examined the transitions between the classical and the modern, and between the individual and the collective, through both the poet’s biographical narrative and his poetic universe. Vahid’s works stand as a unique synthesis of tradition and innovation, marking a significant contribution to the cultural and literary heritage of Azerbaijan.
Keywords
Aliagha Vahid, Ghazal, Yusuf and Zuleikha, Classical Azerbaijani Poetry, Theme of Love