Investigating thematic and content diversity in Ghazaliyat of Attar

Document Type : مروری

Abstract

Farid al-Din Attar (627 AD), in addition to his sublime and outstanding masnavis, is also the innovator of a special style and expression in ghazal, which has been very influential in the evolution of the Persian ghazal, especially the mystical ghazal. Attar's ghazal has special prominence and importance in Persian poetry in terms of expressive techniques, essence and poetic content, and diversity of different topics. Mystical topics, Qalandriyyas, description, lyricism, expression of inner experiences and states and advice are among the various topics of his ghazaliyat; Also, the most diverse, innovative and prominent interpretations of profligacy and Qalandari can be seen in Attar's poetry. In this article, along with the thematic division of Attar's ghazaliyat, we will review the prominent features of these ghazals, especially in terms of concept and content.

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