This study undertakes a systematic comparative analysis of Georgian national poetics and Eastern aesthetic traditions, exploring profound cultural resonances and aesthetic commonalities that transcend geographical and civilizational boundaries. Situated at the crossroads of Eurasian civilizations, Georgian poetics is deeply shaped by the Caucasus Mountains, the Black Sea, and centuries of cultural inheritance, embodying a unique synthesis of regional identity and universal poetic spirit. By examining the works of canonical Georgian poets—Ilia Chavchavadze, Vazha-Pshavela, and Akaki Tsereteli—and juxtaposing them with the poetic wisdom of Eastern literary figures such as Du Fu, Matsuo Bashō, and Yi Hwang, this research illuminates shared aesthetic principles: the reverence for nature as a sacred medium, the pursuit of restrained lyric expression, the poet’s role as a guardian of cultural heritage, the use of symbolic imagery, and the quest for eternal spiritual truth. The study argues that both Georgian and Eastern poetics prioritize harmony between humanity and the natural world, uphold the virtue of emotional restraint in artistic expression, and assign to the poet a solemn mission of cultural preservation and transmission. These convergences reveal a universal poetic language that transcends regional particularities, while the distinct cultural contexts of each tradition enrich the global tapestry of literary expression. As a pioneering exploration in the field of cross-cultural poetics, this research fills an academic gap by establishing a dialogue between Georgian national literature and Eastern aesthetic thought, emphasizing the contemporary significance of intercultural literary exchange in fostering mutual understanding and appreciation among diverse civilizations. E-mail : bo.xia@posteo.de
Bo Xia (Wed,) studied this question.