The study of European poetry in the context of theme, idea, and form in Azerbaijani literary studies

(based on research conducted in the first half of the 20th century)

Abstract

Since the late 19th century, samples of European literature began to be translated into Azerbaijani.
Starting from the 1920s, literary scholars began to investigate the theoretical and aesthetic problems of
European literature. Genres in European poetry, themes from Eastern literature, as well as similarities and
differences have been brought to readers' attention. Ali Sultanli, Akbar Agayev, Mikayil Rafili, Mammad
Jafar Jafarov, and other scholars have made invaluable contributions to the study of European poetry. The
article clarifies the ideas expressed under the political dictates of the era from the perspective of modern
literary principles. Victor Hugo’s views on Islam and the Prophet Muhammad are discussed.