Journal of Poetry Studies (boostan Adab)

An Investigation on Capabilities of Hafez Divan to Present to Adolescents

Kavoos Hassanli; samaneh Assadi

Volume 15, Issue 4 , March 2024, , Pages 57-86

https://doi.org/10.22099/jba.2023.45137.4323

Abstract

Hafez's Divan is one of the precious literary treasures that different groups of people use according to their literary knowledge and intellectual tendencies; but can Hafez's poems ... Read More Hafez's Divan is one of the precious literary treasures that different groups of people use according to their literary knowledge and intellectual tendencies; but can Hafez's poems be useful for teenagers? The authors of the upcoming article have organized a research to answer this question, and this article is a part of its achievements. The premise of the research is that some of Hafez's poems are linguistically understandable for teenagers and many of them can communicate at least with the basic levels of some poems. This research was carried out in two ways: one is the study of reliable sources related to the topic and its descriptive and analytical review, and the other is the compilation and distribution of a special questionnaire for teenagers. According to the results of the research, there are similarities between the characteristics of adolescence and many of Hafez's verses, which confirms their suitability for teenagers. Some of the capacities of Hafez's Divan to provide to teenagers are: The common characteristics between the adolescence period and Hafez's Divan confirmed that this work is not unsuitable for teenagers. Dealing with topics and concepts like knowing oneself and finding the meaning of life, idealism, moral and social issues, love and friendship (also characteristics of adolescence), the multiplicity and diversity of characters (human and non-human) and their processing method, as well as the narrative and dramatic atmosphere of some song, is among the capacities of Hafez to present to teenagers. These capacities can adequately answer many spiritual needs of teenagers; a safe space for internal dialogue; Thinking about realities, possibilities and imagining; a safe and intimate friendship, with common feelings and concerns; independence of action while benefiting from the guidance of reliable and knowledgeable people; and the need to identify and know God and achieve the meaning of life.

Threat, a manifestation of power in Hafiz's speech

Amir Mehrabi; Kavoos Hassanli

Volume 15, Issue 2 , September 2023, , Pages 107-134

https://doi.org/10.22099/jba.2023.46704.4358

Abstract

Numerous writings have been published about Hafiz's poems, however, this prominent poem still provides opportunity for new research. For the first time, the topic of "threat" in Hafiz's ... Read More

A Stylistic Study of Signs in Five Tales from Attar Neyshaburi’s Mosibatname

Volume 4, Issue 2 , January 0, , Pages 49-76

https://doi.org/10.22099/jba.2012.458

Abstract

Hasanli* S. Mojarrad** Shiraz University Abstract In the last three decades, literary works have been analyzed through various critical approaches. One of these methods ... Read More

A Study of Plots and Narrative Development in Kelidar

Volume 1, Issue 1 , January 0, , Pages 91-105

https://doi.org/10.22099/jba.2012.350

Abstract

Dr. K. Hasanli ... Read More

An Examination of the Structure of Nima’s “Vay Bar Man” and its Link to his “Serivili’s House” Poem

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 0, , Pages 125-145

https://doi.org/10.22099/jba.2012.292

Abstract

Hasanli * Shiraz University There are many similarities among various poems composed by Nima Youshij. This characteristic is seen in the works of some other other ... Read More

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Author = Kavoos Hassanli

An Investigation on Capabilities of Hafez Divan to Present to Adolescents

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Threat, a manifestation of power in Hafiz's speech

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A Stylistic Study of Signs in Five Tales from Attar Neyshaburi’s Mosibatname

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A Study of Plots and Narrative Development in Kelidar

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An Examination of the Structure of Nima’s “Vay Bar Man” and its Link to his “Serivili’s House” Poem

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