Abstract

ZAMANOVA, Khalida Yashar. Sabir Rustamkhanli’s creativity in the context of historical time. Universidad y Sociedad [online]. 2024, vol.16, n.1, pp. 298-301.  Epub Feb 28, 2024. ISSN 2218-3620.

The article examines the factors that led the distinguished Azerbaijani poet Sabir Rustamkhanli to delve into the genre of historical novels. It is demonstrated that the writer has traversed an extensive path towards the creation of historical novels, with evidence in his artistic thinking of a prior formation before tackling this genre. In his early poems, the poet, through small poetic expressions in history, progressively dedicates more works to the historical theme. Through these poems, Rustamkhanli describes and exalts events from different eras and moments in history from a citizen's perspective. The fate of Ganja Gate and the creation of the image of Javad Khan, subject to the strict control of Soviet ideology and censorship, come to life in a literary manner. The poet's vision of history becomes increasingly systematic over time, shaping historical and social consciousness in poems dedicated to the national existence of the people. His literary activity also stands out for his firm civic stance and prominent role in the late 80s national movement, playing a crucial part in shaping national consciousness. The "Book of Life" stands as a literary and social milestone that significantly contributes to shaping national social consciousness.

Keywords : Creativity; Social processes; Historical thought; National memory.