THE ACTUAL PROBLEMS OF FOLK ASHIQ POETRY IN SALMAN MUMTAZ’S BOOK “EL ŞAIRLƏRI” (“FOLK POETS”)

Abstract

The prominent literary scholar, folklorist, and textologist Salman Mumtaz made significant contributions to the collection, organization, publication, and study of Azerbaijani written and oral literary samples. Today, the preservation of the artistic legacy of many notable figures in our literary history is largely due to Salman Mumtaz. He devoted his life to this path, like a dervish, sacrificing himself for this cause.
Among the rich literary heritage of Salman Mumtaz, his work El Şairləri (“Folk Poets”) holds a special place. The book begins with 17th-century poetry, including the works of the famous poet Abbas Tufarqanli. It features valuable examples of the creativity of many artists. The principles of presenting folk ashiq poetry and the chronological ordering of this rich literary tradition
are of particular interest. This article examines the issue from a scientific perspective.