Similarities and deviations from the norm in Nizami and Chaker’s “Leyla and Majnun” mesnevis
Ilahe Hajieva

I consider that one of the last and next fragmentary response distich, written for “Khamsa” in Azerbaijan Literature in XIX century, distich “Leyli and Majnun”, written by Sir Mirza Huseyn Chakar, is stated in this article. At the same time, distich “Leyli and Majnun”, written by Sir Mirza Huseyn Chakar, is analyzed in comparative manner collating with Nizami`s “Leyli and Majnun”, different and similar characters are stated among distiches. Beside, our Master in Literature, tradition of Nizami`s “Khamsa” is successfully continued in Azerbaijan Literature in XIX century by Chakar, M.I.Nakam, A.Garajadaghi, M.Nasir. We are witnessed that Chakar realized his creativity according to the rules of Nizami and also his peculiar manner.

Keywords: Khamse, Mirze Huseyn bey Chaker, Nizami, mesnevi, Leyla and Majnun