1st Edition

Azerbaijani Literature and the Gendered Narratives of Nationhood Weaving Identities

By Shafag Dadashova Copyright 2025
202 Pages
by Routledge

202 Pages
by Routledge

202 Pages
by Routledge

Azerbaijani Literature and the Gendered Narratives of Nationhood explores the dynamic relationship between Azerbaijani literature and the region's socio-political history. It examines how literature reflects and shapes national identity, with a focus on the gendered dimensions of this process. Analyzing literary works across different historical periods, this book reveals evolving gender... Read more

1. Introduction  2. Azerbaijani Poetry and Gender Representation from the 12th to 17th Centuries  3. Transformation of Gender in 19th-Century Azerbaijani Literature  4. Gender and Nationhood at the Beginning of the 20th Century  5. Women's Voices at the Dawn of the 20th Century  6. Soviet Period: Gender, Ideology, and Literature  7. Post-Soviet Azerbaijani Literature and Evolving Gender Paradigms  8. Conclusion: Negotiating Identity Across Eras

Biography

Shafag Dadashova is Associate Professor and Lecturer at ADA University, Baku, Azerbaijan.