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Sihhat AbbasAzerbaijani poet, playwright, translator.
Country:
 Azerbaijan |
Content:
- Abbas Sighhat: A Prominent Azerbaijani Man of Letters
- Embracing Literature and Education
- The Birth of a New Poetic Voice
- Literary Achievements
- Literary Influences
Abbas Sighhat: A Prominent Azerbaijani Man of Letters
Early Life and EducationAbbas Sighhat was born into a family of scholars in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan. He pursued medical studies in Mashhad and Tehran before returning to his hometown in 1901.
Embracing Literature and Education
Gradually transitioning away from medicine, Sighhat dedicated himself to teaching Azerbaijani language and literature. His literary career took off as he began publishing in the newspaper "Shargi-Rus."
The Birth of a New Poetic Voice
In 1905, Sighhat penned the influential article "What Should Modern Poetry Be?" followed by groundbreaking poems such as "Poetic Speech," "Ode to Freedom," and "Voice of Awakening."
Literary Achievements
In 1912, Sighhat published his acclaimed poetry collection "Shattered Saz" and a collection of translated works by Russian and Western European poets titled "Western Sun." Notable compositions during this period included the epic poem "Ahmad's Courage" and the romantic masterpiece "The Poet, the Muse, and the Citizen."
Literary Influences
Sighhat's poetic style was profoundly influenced by Persian classics such as Hafiz, Saadi, and Nizami. Additionally, he drew inspiration from Turkish poetry, particularly the works of Tevfik Fikret.
