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Literature
Poem:72 Cents and 72 Houris
I give you 72 houris, which will be my share of heaven, In return, You give 72 cents To a…
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Slaves rising up – Poetry from Azerbaijan
When I said, “Stand up, the judge is coming,” he did not stand up. “I don’t believe in your justice,”…
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Little Decembrists – Poetry from Azerbaijan
December… the first snow… the joy of the children… But it didn’t last long – The officials cut off the…
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Poetry: The Gardiogram of Nature
The plains were on the verge of death, Until the sudden lightning flashed. That curved, sharp line Like a cardiogram…
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Childhood memories tune me to fragile notes
Our interlocutor is one of the bright figures of Azerbaijani literature — poet, publicist, and editor; a member of the…
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Curse me, beggar – Poetry from Azerbaijan
Oh, beggar woman, Don’t pray for me. If your prayers had any power, You wouldn’t be a beggar yourself. Bahtiyar…
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Poetry: While he was fencing
Out of poverty, he used stakes instead of poles And used a few acacia trees as stakes Then he went…
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Poetry: You will remember me
I deposited my life at a bank as a deposit for you to take it when you get into trouble.…
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Hello, From Baku to Islamabad
Peace be yours, Pakistan, forevermore, May your fields bloom and your skies adore! Let my voice across the World resound,…
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Interview
Science, Objectivity and Accountability
Poetry meets various needs: it can provide spiritual comfort, voice social-political arguments, raise philosophical questions, and express personal emotions Vuqar…
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