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The anniversary of Huseyn Javid has been celebrated at Azerbaijan University

The anniversary of Huseyn Javid has been celebrated at Azerbaijan University

11 december 2018

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The foremost figure of the 20th-century Azerbaijani literature, outstanding poet, writer and  playwright Huseyn Javid’s 135th anniversary was celebrated Azerbaijan University. At the event titled "Husnu-khuda poet", organized by the Department of Azerbaijani Language and Literature,  Huseyn Javid has been mentioned as a key figure of romanticism literary movement in the Azerbaijani literature. At the event various stages and aspects of his creative work, his merits in bringing Azerbaijani literature closer to the world literature, the importance of studying his heritage were noted as well.

Ulviyya Rahimova, the head of the Azerbaijani Language and Literature Department, said that Huseyn Javid, who lived and worked in the most difficult period of our history and who  fell into the abyss of the repression of the 30th of the last century , is one of the  prominent personalities of the 20th century. His creativity should always be the focus of literary theoretical idea. Today, we will get acquainted with some interesting moments of Huseyn Javid's creativity through his researcher Azer Turan.

 

PhD in philology, member of the Azerbaijan Writers Union, editor-in-chief of Literature Newspaper Azer Turan gave information about Huseyn Javid's place in Azerbaijani literature and history, the structure and genre features of his works. Azer Turan noted that the history of Azerbaijan will become even more enriched as  the points that should  be explored in the heritage of the outstanding poet are clarified.

Professor of Azerbaijan University, correspondent member of ANAS, honored scientist Kamran Aliyev noted that Huseyn Javid presented to Azerbaijan literature so many works that made him well-known throughout the world. Kamran Aliyev said: “Time, he brougt to the literature, was turning points of the history. Like Shakespeare's drama, Huseyn Javid's works also suit all theaters in the world. "

Professor of Azerbaijan University Asif Hajiyev emphasized the importance of study Hussein Javid not only as a poet and a playwright and also as a philosopher.

At the end, the students' questions were answered and the memoir picture was taken.

Public Relations Department
11.12.2018

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