Muhammad Fizuli's Poetic Corpus of Ghazals

This article is dedicated to corpus research. The material for the study consists of gazelles from M. Fizuli's "Divan" in Azerbaijani language. The "Divan" contains 305 gazelles. The article's primary goal is to comprehensively analyse the poetic corpus of M. Fizuli's gazelles. This study aims to investigate the main themes and motifs present in Fizuli's gazelles and their influence on Eastern poetry, assess the impact of Fizuli's gazelles on the development of Azerbaijani and world poetry, as well as their place in literary tradition. Within the framework of this article, the author aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of M. Fizuli's poetic legacy and its significance for scholarly studies and cultural studies, as M. Fizuli is considered the founder of Azerbaijani literary language. The survey of M. Fizuli's poetic corpus is highly relevant for several reasons: firstly, it contributes to the preservation of Azerbaijan's and Eastern culture's cultural heritage and strengthens national identity; secondly, Fizuli's works have had a significant influence on contemporary literature and are of interest to linguists, cultural historians, and philologists; thirdly, translations of Fizuli's gazelles into various languages contribute to intercultural dialogue and understanding of Eastern poetry; fourthly, the philosophical and aesthetic ideas contained in his works remain relevant today, enriching our knowledge of the world; fifthly, the topic is essential for academic research and educational programs, contributing to the expansion of scientific knowledge and enrichment of the cultural experience of students and researchers. Thus, studying M. Fizuli's poetic legacy has broad significance for various science, culture, and education fields.