The unity of verse and prose in Fuzuli's work “Shikayetnameh”

Abstract

The great thinker of all times, Mahammad Fuzuli, who created a masterpiece of world culture and art of world scale, stands out among  the poets of the 16th century. In the work “Shikayetnameh” by Fuzuli, written in rhythmic prose, one can hear complaints about social problems, oppression, suffering, harsh life of the masses, and describes the lies and hypocrisy of government officials. Fuzuli demonstrated great mastery in the art of saj in our classical literature. Saj, used both in the Holy Quran and in literary works of later periods, gave poetry a special emotional mood. Being one of the best examples of satire, “Shikayetnameh” draws attention to the everyday problems of peasants, unbearable labor. The poet fights against injustice, seeing a deep contradiction between the interests of government officials and the needs of the people. The poet, attracting attention with his humanistic views, sympathizing with the sorrow of the people, takes their side and fights against class inequality. Distinguished by extraordinary lyricism, high artistry, “Shikayetnameh” demonstrates the position of the great thinker, his ideas about humanism and freedom.