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The study aims to explore the literary sources and guiding principles of the Layli and Majnun narrative poems in Eastern literature.

June 10, 2026Open Access

The Literary Sources of the "Layli and Majnun" Narrative Poems

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The study aims to explore the literary sources and guiding principles of the Layli and Majnun narrative poems in Eastern literature.
Analyzed the epics of Layla and Majnun within the khamsanavisi tradition.
Examined the contributions of Abul Faraj Isfahani to understand the evolution of the characters.
Reviewed historical contexts and literary frameworks of the narratives.
Identified key literary sources that influenced the creation of Layli and Majnun.
Revealed the thematic and character development rooted in Eastern epic traditions.
Highlighted the importance of Abul Faraj Isfahani's work in shaping the narrative.

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. In Eastern literature, in particular, in epic poetry, the development of the theme of Layla and Majnun and its inherent guiding principles were manifested in the epics “Layla and Majnun”, created within the framework of the tradition of khamsanavisi. It is necessary to recognize that literary sources were important factor in the emergence of the tradition of writing works on this topic. The article analyzes information on the genesis of the images of Layla and Majnun based on the source of the poet scholar Abul Faraj Isfahani.

The Literary Sources of the "Layli and Majnun" Narrative Poems

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