''Siyavush'' ( az, Səyavuş) is a legendary-historic play, a tragedy in five acts written by

Huseyn Javid Huseyn Javid ( az, Hüseyn Cavid),was born Huseyn Abdulla oglu Rasizadeh (24 October 1882, Nakhchivan – 5 December 1941, Shevchenko, Tayshetsky District), was a prominent Azerbaijani poet and playwright of the early 20th century. He was one of ...

, an

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i poet and playwright in 1932-1933. It is based on motifs of an ancient story from “

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” poem by Ferdowsi, to the 1000th anniversary of the poet. In 1934, the play was published and then staged by Ismayil Hidayetzade. The play is about a destiny of young Siyavush, who lapses into philosophic thoughts about assignment of a human being, happiness and meaning of the life. Siyavush has been brought up on heroic traditions of the nation. He follows a “Be fair” behest and stands up for the interest of nation. Siyavush perishes without finding the truth and fairness both in

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and

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and he understands that the truth is only in the struggle against despotism.

Photos

Image:Ulvi Rajab as Siyavush.jpg, Ulvi Rajab as Siyavush.

Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theatre The Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theatre ( az, Azərbaycan Akademik Milli Dram Teatrı) is an academic theatre of drama in Baku, Azerbaijan. History of the theatre The theatre has its origins in national holidays and dances. Elements of theatr ...

. 1934. Image:Abbas Mirza Sharifzade as Siyavush.jpg,

Abbas Mirza Sharifzadeh Abbas Mirza Mirza Abdulrasul oghlu Sharifzadeh ( az, Abbas Mirzə Mirzə Əbdülrəsul oğlu Şərifzadə) (22 March 1893, Shamakhi – 16 November 1938, Baku) was a Soviet Azerbaijan actor of opera, theatre, and silent film; a film director ...

as Siyavush.

References

{{commons category, Siyavush Tragedy plays Azerbaijani plays 1933 plays Tragedies of Huseyn Javid Azerbaijani-language plays