The Use Of Artistic Imagery And Poetic Devices In Alisher Navoi’s Persian Ghazals
Abstract
Alisher Navoi, one of the greatest figures in classical Eastern literature, made an immense contribution not only to Turkic (Chagatai) literature but also to Persian poetry. His Persian ghazals demonstrate a high level of artistic mastery, rich imagery, and sophisticated use of poetic devices. This article examines the use of artistic imagery and figurative language in Navoi’s Persian ghazals, focusing on metaphors, similes, symbols, allegory, hyperbole, and personification. The study highlights how these artistic devices function aesthetically and semantically to convey philosophical ideas, mystical concepts, and emotional depth. Through textual and stylistic analysis, the article reveals Navoi’s creative synthesis of classical Persian poetic traditions with his individual artistic vision.