Hidayat Orujov
The literary collection of Hidayat Orujov’s works encompasses the rich and multifaceted creative heritage of the prominent Azerbaijani poet, writer, playwright, and publicist. This collection presents his works across poetry, prose, drama, and publicistic writing, alongside books published throughout various years. Hidayat Orujov’s creative oeuvre is characterized by the artistic and publicistic expression of central themes such as human-societal relations, national and spiritual values, patriotism, historical memory, national identity, love for the homeland, and moral responsibility. One of the themes that holds a special place in the collection is Western Azerbaijan and Zangazur. The history, destiny, nature, and people of the native homeland, alongside the characteristics of the national-cultural environment and the preservation and transmission of historical memory to future generations, play a crucial role in the writer's work. His works widely reflect the historical and cultural heritage of the Azerbaijanis who lived in Western Azerbaijan, their deep connection to their native land, their longing for home, the events of deportation and forced displacement, the preservation of national identity and memory, and the keeping alive of the memories of lost homelands. Bringing together publications that reflect the various stages and genres of Hidayat Orujov's work in a literary collection allows for a comprehensive tracking of the author's literary heritage. The collection is a significant resource for a closer study of the main directions of his creative world, his attitude toward national-moral values and historical memory, and his contributions to Azerbaijani literature. The presented literary collection is intended as a valuable source of information and research for a wide audience of readers interested in Hidayat Orujov's work, as well as for literary critics, researchers, teachers, and students. It is also designed for those interested in the history, literary and cultural heritage, national memory, and destiny of Western Azerbaijan and Zangazur.
