The First Influences of Western Literature on Azerbaijan Literature: Modernism and Tradition in the Works of Akhundzadeh
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https://doi.org/10.69760/aghel.02500109Keywords:
M.F.Akhundzade, modernism and tradition, culture, philosophyAbstract
The views expressed in this article the attitude of the prominent Azerbaijani thinker Akhundzadeh towards the West and the East. By comparing it with his attitude toward the East, one may understand his attitude toward the West on every given issue. Akhundzadeh's perspective on the West and the East was examined in the works, and the impact of his philosophy on our literature was also clarified. Here are some of Akhundzadeh's approaches to religion and literature as they relate to the issues facing the West and the East. In addition, for a proper understanding of Akhundzadeh's attitude towards the West, many quotations that reveal his attitude towards the West and the East have been mentioned, and the thinker's views have been discussed throughout the article.
The article also mentions the points where Akhundzadeh's attitude toward the West diverged. Thus, his attitude towards Tsarist Russia and Europe is also differentiated.
The points that akhundzadeh opposes existing traditions in Azerbaijani and Eastern Literature in general, supports Western literary traditions, and the advantages that will be achieved through the application of innovations are listed. Akhundzadeh's role in the integration of existing Sciences in Europe to the East was noted.
The essay emphasized how Akhundzadeh's attitude toward both civilizations was evident in his creative, scientific, and philosophical achievements.
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